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MTZ boosts tractor exports to Africa by over 60% in 2025
27.02.2026
Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) increased its tractor exports to the African market by more than 60% in 2025, Aleksandr Aksenchik, Deputy Marketing Director for Commercial Operations in Distant Markets and Head of the Department for Promotion and Sales to Distant Markets at MTZ, told BelTA.
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Belarus’ MFA: Economic ties strengthen political links with Africa, Middle East
16.12.2025
The Belarus-Africa Business Forum for African and Middle Eastern diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow took place at the Business Complex of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia on 16 December. The event brought together ambassadors and senior diplomats from more than 30 countries, 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.
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Lukashenko sets ambitious tasks for work in Africa
30.10.2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko set ambitious tasks for work in Africa at a meeting to discuss the development of cooperation with the continent, BelTA has learned.
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Lukashenko’s closed-door meetings cover defense industry, Africa, and oil
02.10.2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held three working meetings on 2 October, which were largely closed-door. The agenda covered several critical issues, including the defense industry, cooperation with African nations, and oil refining, BelTA learned from the presidential press service.
