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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two countries, BelTA has learned.

Belarus’ Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has met with Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif during the official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, BelTA learned from the Defense Ministry of Belarus.

Belarusian food products and equipment are known for their high quality, Governor of Russia’s Primorye Territory Oleg Kozhemyako said as he met with Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova on 3 June, BelTA has learned.

The Belarusian beach soccer men’s national team has ranked fourth in the recently-released Beach Soccer Worldwide National Teams ranking, BelTA has learned.

St. Euphrosyne Convent in Polotsk is marking the 900th anniversary in 2025. One of the unique buildings in the architectural ensemble is the Transfiguration Church. Ancient frescoes cover 90% of the walls. 

The current visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to China, which serves as an example of friendship and the commitment of the leaders of the two countries to joint development, is unique in many ways, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov told the media in Beijing on 3 June, BelTA has learned.

In a new episode of BelTA’s Nation Speaks project Olga Sazonova, Head of the Waste Management Department at the Belarusian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, spoke about the technologies that would enable Belarus to recycle 99% of its waste.

The next edition of the Olympic Games, which is due to take place in 2026, seems to be a calm one for the NOC of Belarus. A landmark event has recently taken place in the sports world. A woman has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the first time. Thomas Bach is being replaced at the post of the IOC head by former swimmer and two-time Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe. With the recent changes can Belarusian athletes expect a quick and complete return to the international sports arena? Viktor Lukashenko, President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus, sat down with BelTA for an interview.

Belarus' Chargé d'Affaires in Colombia Ekaterina Smal took part in the 30th meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the 10th Summit of Heads of State of the ACS, which were held in Cartagena and Montería, respectively, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko met with Governor of Russia’s Primorye Territory Oleg Kozhemyako on 3 June to discuss developing and promising areas of cooperation, BelTA has learned.