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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Sergei Syrankov as a member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the eighth convocation, in accordance with part 2 of Article 91 of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus. The head of state signed Decree No. 280 on 20 August, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Until recently, Belarus and Myanmar were more like diplomatic acquaintances than close partners. Geographic separation, the vast distance between them, and a consequent lack of major trade ties meant that their relations rarely topped either country’s foreign policy agenda. Today, the situation has fundamentally changed. Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing landed in Belarus for an official visit on 20 August, aiming, as Naypyidaw put it, to discuss «strengthening existing bilateral friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas of common interest.» These top-level talks, alongside meetings involving line ministries and business circles, will continue the intense political dialogue that has taken on a whole new dimension over the past 18 months. What draws Belarus to Myanmar, and why are relations between these two far-flung states developing so rapidly right now? BelTA has examined the driving forces behind the trend.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will hold talks with President Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar, who is arriving in Belarus on 20 August for an official visit, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Even in the era of drones and ballistic missiles, small arms are vital for any army, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during his visit to the country’s fully domestic small army manufacturing site in Minsk Oblast on 18 August, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report from Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov on 17 August, BelTA has learned.

The Call of Polesie international ethnocultural festival brings all Slavs together in their common historical homeland, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the opening ceremony of the forum in Lyaskovichi on 15 August, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is making a working trip to Zhitkovichi District, Gomel Oblast on 14 August, BelTA has learned.

During a working trip to Minsk District Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko gifted BELGEE cars to harvesting campaign top performers, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with harvest leaders in Minsk District who have achieved outstanding results during the ongoing harvest campaign, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to the President of the Republic of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, in connection with the loss of life caused by a powerful earthquake, BelTA has learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.