Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed a decree to award pilots Andrei Nichiporchik and Nikita Kukonenko the Hero of Belarus title posthumously, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian head of state. The flight commander and the pilot of the training and combat squadron of the 116th Assault Airbase of the Air Force and Air Defense Force of Belarus were honored with such a high award for their courage and heroism in the line of duty. As BelTA reported, the...

Manufacturers, processing enterprises and trade outlets should be responsible for food prices, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard out a report of Vice Premier Aleksandr Subbotin and Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Krupko on 23 November, BelTA informs. “Manufacturers, processing enterprises, trade outlets and you should pay attention to prices for agricultural products and food. The main thing is that people with rather low salaries (although we keep our...

The main strategic goal for agribusiness is to reach $7 billion, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard out a report of Vice Premier Aleksandr Subbotin and Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Krupko on 23 November, BelTA informs. “I am more concerned about the future, the strategy. The present is clear, we see all the good things. As for the future… We have discussed tactical and strategic issues several times. There is only one strategy – we need to ramp up...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to President Michel Naim Aoun of Lebanon as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “I am convinced that in the near future Lebanon will successfully cope with crucial tasks in its social and economic development for the benefit of the people. Belarus is ready to provide necessary assistance to the Lebanese friends,” the message of greetings reads. According...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent birthday greetings to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “In Belarus you are well known as an authoritative politician and statesman who was able to lead Egypt towards peace, stability and progress, initiate a range of major national projects and improve the wellbeing of the Egyptian people,” the message of greetings runs. The Belarusian leader expressed confidence...