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House of Representatives finalizes review of Belarus’ 2026 fiscal bills
03.12.2025
During a regular meeting of the third session of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus of the eighth convocation that took place on 3 December, the House of Representatives completed its consideration of the 2026 tax and budget bills, BelTA has learned.
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Belarus’ gold and forex reserves hit new record high of $13.9bn
03.12.2025
According to preliminary figures published on the website of the National Bank, Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves stood at a total equivalent of $13.9 billion as of 1 December 2025, BelTA has learned.
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Belarus, Laos demonstrate mutual interest in deepening cooperation
02.12.2025
On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated President Thongloun Sisoulith of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the people of Laos on the 50th anniversary of the country’s founding, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
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Belarus seeks opportunities in Algeria’s pharmaceutical market
02.12.2025
Belarus is actively exploring the Algerian pharmaceutical market for potential cooperation opportunities, Director General of the Belpharmprom Holding Company Igor Mitrofanov told journalists on the sidelines of a business forum in Algiers, BelTA reports.
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Belarus gets green light for dairy trade in Algeria
02.12.2025
Belarus has secured the right to freely sell its dairy products in Algeria, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov told journalists in Algiers, BelTA reports.
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Belarusian figure skater Safonova accepts 2026 Olympics invitation
02.12.2025
Belarusian figure skater Viktoriia Safonova has accepted an official invitation to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, BelTA learned from the press service of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Volfovich: Security cooperation is driver of Belarus-Vietnam relations
02.12.2025
Belarusian delegation headed by State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich is visiting the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, BelTA has learned.
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Belavia resumes charter flights from Brest to Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh
02.12.2025
Belavia has resumed its charter program from Brest to Egypt, the airline’s press service told BelTA.
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Lukashenko heads to Algeria on official visit
02.12.2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has left for an official visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, BelTA has learned.
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Algeria is back in the game: Why Belarus is betting on North Africa
02.12.2025
At the beginning of the year, Aleksandr Lukashenko received a message from his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune. In it, the Algerian president extended an invitation for a visit, expressing his satisfaction with the friendly nature of bilateral relations and hope for their further strengthening. Subsequently, in October, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Aleksandr Lukashenko sent a reciprocal letter to President Tebboune outlining prospective avenues for interstate cooperation. Now, concluding the year, an official Belarusian delegation is being welcomed in Algiers. This prompts several questions: Why have Belarusian-Algerian relations gained this new momentum? What is the strategic interest in North Africa for Belarus? And what drives Algeria’s pursuit of partners beyond the West? Let’s examine these points.
