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Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov will pay a visit to Turkmenistan on 7-9 October, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A parliamentary delegation from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, led by Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has started an official visit to Belarus, BelTA has learned.

Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova arrived in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on a visit on 16 September. 

On 15 September, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin arrived in China on working visit, BelTA has learned.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus intends to visit Belarus. The news came during a meeting between Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov and the WHO chief on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

For most foreigners — and indeed for many Belarusians themselves — gastronomic tourism in our country is first and foremost associated with draniki and other potato-based specialities. Those more in the know might also mention machanka, or recall sausages and festive loaves from Motol. Yet the traditional national cuisine of Belarus is, undoubtedly, far richer and more intriguing. In fact, certain recipes and everyday dishes could legitimately lay claim to being regional brands.

More than 153,000 foreigners have visited Belarus without visas since the beginning of the year, the State Border Committee told BelTA

A delegation of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) has arrived in Belarus on an official visit. The delegation was greeted at Minsk National Airport, BelTA has learned.