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Belarus considers it an honor to cooperate with Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on 25 August, BelTA has learned.

I am planning to meet with the president and the prime minister of Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in Minsk on 25 August, BelTA has learned.

Labor pensions will be increased by an average of 5% starting 1 September 2026. The measure is stipulated in Decree No. 288 signed by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 24 August, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

It is important to restore the level of trade with Arkhangelsk Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia’s Arkhangelsk Oblast Alexander Tsybulsky in Minsk on 24 August, BelTA has learned.

Belarus can provide the people of Myanmar with everything they need, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during restricted-format meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Minsk on 21 August, BelTA has learned.

The State Inspectorate for Fauna and Flora Protection operates efficiently, and there are results, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich said ahead of a board meeting of the environmental agency to review the results of its work in H1 2026, BelTA has learned.

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.