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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“In a short period of time by historical standards, your beautiful country has built its statehood and determined its own path of socio-economic transformations, having retained its ethnic identity,” the message of congratulations reads.

The head of state noted that relations between Minsk and Islamabad are developing dynamically in the spirit of mutual respect and trust.

“I am convinced that we can effectively step up cooperation in manufacturing, pharmaceutics, agriculture, electric transport, petrochemistry, education, science and technology,” the Belarusian leader stressed.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Arif Alvi good health, happiness and success, and the people of Pakistan progress and prosperity.

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A center of the All-China Journalists Association and a Gansu Province media center at the Belarusian Union of Journalists have opened in Minsk, BelTA has learned.

The representative office will operate at the Minsk-Novosti news agency. The parties signed an agreement on experience exchange and cooperation. There are plans for exchange visits, internships and other forms of cooperation.

The event was attended by Belarus' First Deputy Information Minister Andrei Kuntsevich. "Today we are actively cooperating at the level of specific media structures. We've concluded agreements on the exchange of experience, on the exchange of content. We discussed a number of areas, a number of specific projects that, in our opinion, can be implemented in the near future. Undoubtedly, it is specific close contacts at the media level that contribute to the development of interstate relations between our states in general," he said.

The head of the Gansu Province print media association Wang Guangqing, stressed that the signing ceremony was a good start for strengthening cooperation between Gansu Province and the Republic of Belarus. "The peoples of the two countries are learning more about each other. Also, the interaction between the media will help further partnership in other areas," he said.

Andrei Krivosheyev, Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian Union of Journalists, recalled that a year ago the union entered into a large-scale strategic agreement with the Chinese Journalists Association which unites more than a million colleagues in all provinces of China. "But even then it was noted that without direct agreements between regional and major national media of China and Belarus, this agreement would not be entirely effective. Our largest media are already working to draft direct agreements and direct contracts," he said.

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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko invited Brazil to draw up a roadmap for the development of relations and invited Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to visit Belarus as he met with Brazilian Ambassador to Belarus Bernard Jorg Leopold de Garcia Klingl, BelTA has learned.

"If we take a close look at the Belarusian-Brazilian relations, I must say that they can be much better, both in politics and, first of all, in trade and economy. Trade and economic relations are the basis of any relationship. If we have a strong material interest and a certain connection, then both political and diplomatic relations will be built. As an ambassador, you understand this as well as I do. As a result of today's meeting, we need to agree on specific areas of our cooperation that will bring our relations to a higher level," the Belarusian leader said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he had a number of proposals in this regard. "I think that you will convey my proposals to the government, your parliament and, above all, President Lula da Silva. One of my main proposals that I ask you to convey to your president is that we are waiting for him in Belarus. At any convenient time for him. Better in winter. In order for him to see our winter nature. During his visit, we could finally determine the roadmap or plan for our relations. I would like to emphasize once again that the Belarusian leadership is extremely interested in this," the president said.

He emphasized the importance of the current meeting for both Belarus and Brazil.

Brazil is traditionally among the top 10 trading partners of Belarus. In 2022, the trade amounted to more than $358 million, with a $150 million surplus for Belarus. In January-June of this year alone, bilateral trade totaled $393.4 million.

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Необычный арт-объект для демонстрации творческих работ, авторами которых являются воспитанники Ивенецкого дома-интерната открылся сегодня на территории музея традиционной культуры.

Как отметил председатель райисполкома Евгений Крукович:

— Идея создать особое пространство, в котором были бы представлены работы воспитанников Ивенецкого дома-интерната, возникла во время посещения губернатора данного социального учреждения. Детские работы сильно впечатлили Александра Турчина и он дал поручение найти возможность показать их широкой общественности. Так появился проект по созданию арт-пространства на территории Ивенецкого музея традиционной культуры. Место установки выбрано не случайно: посещение музея входит во все туристические маршруты, которые проходят через поселок. Теперь творчество ребят смогут увидеть и жители Ивенца, и многочисленные туристы.

Заместитель председателя комитета по труду, занятости и социальной защиты Миноблисполкома Надежда Цупа поздравила всех с реализованным творческим проектом и предложила распространить такой опыт и на другие дома-интернаты, где живут ребята, среди которых тоже есть немало талантливых художников, юных мастеров декоративно-прикладного искусства.

— Для тех, кто имеет серьезные проблемы со здоровьем, в частности, прикованных к инвалидному креслу, творчество является спасением от невостребованности и лекарством от хандры. Именно по этой причине работы людей, которые даже реальность воспринимают иначе, наполнены особым смыслом и обязательно должны иметь своего зрителя, — отметила Надежда Анатольевна.

— В нашем поселке появился ещё один арт-объект, который мы надеемся, будет вызывать интерес и у наших жителей, и у гостей поселка. Чтобы он всегда радовал нас, будем вместе с вами заботиться о нём. Он послужит дополнительным стимулом для развития творческих способностей у ребят, которые я уверена будут радовать нас своими талантами. Это не будет застывшая экспозиция с определенным набором детских работ. В зависимости от сезона, приближающихся праздников или каких-то особых дат мы будем менять и наполнять выставку. Спасибо руководству, Миноблисполкома, райисполкома за то, что помогли реализовать наш проект, — поблагодарила директор учреждения Елена Петрашкевич.

Воспитанники дома-интерната подарили присутствующим свои музыкальные номера.

На этом мероприятие не закончилось. Ребята пригласили гостей на мастер-класс по приготовлению пиццы, который провел выпускник дома-интерната Михаил Старавойтов.

Апофеозом всего этого стала по настоящему вкусная и аппетитная в такой большой компании дегустация и общение за чашкой чая.

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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated residents of Soligorsk and Soligorsk District on the 65th anniversary of the town, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“The anniversary of Belarus' capital of ‘red gold' is a common holiday for all residents of Soligorsk District. Belaruskali, the world-famous company and the town's economic mainstay, is not only a brand, but also a place of professional achievements for many families, a second home for entire dynasties of miners,” the message of congratulations reads.

The head of state noted that the hard-working residents of the district make a great contribution to the development of the country and their home town, making it even more beautiful and comfortable.

“Today we can rightly be proud of Soligorsk that has gone through a remarkable transformation from a small village into a powerful and dynamically growing industrial center over a short period of time. New residential neighborhoods, educational, sports and other social infrastructure facilities are built there,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.

The president wished residents of the district good health, many successes, prosperity and confidence in the future. “Let the 65th anniversary of the town become the starting point for new ambitious plans,” the Belarusian leader added.

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On 9 August Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed an order to finance the expenses of the Belarus president's special fund to support talented youth, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

In 2023, Br740,000 will be allocated for these purposes from the central budget, namely the president's reserve fund.

The order also approved the decision of the board of the special fund to allocate more than Br130,000 to support 33 talented young people and 5 teams who won international and national competitions and festivals.

The order seeks to help identify talent and potential amongst young people and provide opportunities for their professional growth and development.

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Work to fix power supply continues in areas of Belarus that have been affected by a recent bout of violent weather, representatives of the national energy company Belenergo told BelTA.

According to the source, rough winds caused multiple trees to fall. Some of them broke power transmission line poles and overhead wires. Most of the power outages occurred in Vitebsk Oblast. Crews from Minsk Oblast, Grodno Oblast, and Mogilev Oblast have been sent to help fix the power grid over there.

Electricians are working hard to clean up consequences of the violent weather. Poles and broken wires are being replaced. The power grid repair operations will continue until consequences of the rough weather are neutralized.

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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Singapore President Halimah Yacob as the country celebrates National Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“Over the years of sovereignty, your country has become the largest financial center in Southeast Asia, has become a leader in the region in such areas as electronics, informatization and pharmaceuticals,” the message of greetings says.

The head of state expressed confidence that the intensification of the dialogue between Minsk and Singapore, including on issues of trade, economy, investment and humanitarian cooperation, the expansion of the legal framework meets common interests.

“I believe that Singapore's attention to our regional integration project - the Eurasian Economic Union - will serve as an incentive to search for new profitable areas of cooperation,” the Belarusian leader said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Halimah Yacob strong health and implementation of plans, as well as happiness and prosperity to the people of Singapore.

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The organization of the 2nd CIS Games in Belarus is excellent, Tajikistan's Deputy Prime Minister Matlubakhon Sattoriyon told the media on 7 August, BelTA has learned.

“I would like to express sincere words of gratitude for the hospitality and warm welcome in Belarus. It is very beautiful and incredibly hospitable here. We felt comfortable and cozy. You can see that everything is made with love here. We wish happiness, joy, harmony and prosperity to the Belarusian people. Belarus is a great host of the Games. The opening ceremony and the Games themselves are organized at the highest level. I invite you to sunny Tajikistan,” the deputy prime minister said.

She noted that she was visiting Belarus for the first time and was already in love with the country: “People's friendliness, the beauty of the country, and the forests simply captivated me. We were all very comfortable here and we are leaving Belarus with wonderful impressions.”

According to Matlubakhon Sattoriyon, meetings with officials in Belarus helped draw up plans for further development of relations. “You have a very good base. It is clear that Belarus is a sporting nation. A healthy lifestyle is your calling card,” she said.

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Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Valery Mitskevich took part in the work of the 44th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). On the sidelines of the General Assembly, he met with parliamentary delegations of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia, BelTA learned from the press service of the House of Representatives.

In particular, Valery Mitskevich had a meeting with the head of the parliamentary delegation of the People's Republic of China, member of the Environment Protection and Resources Conservation Committee of the National People's Congress Yongguan Zhu. The parties exchanged views on the state and prospects of the strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation between Belarus and China.

They expressed hope that parliamentary delegations will continue exchanging visits, including at the level of heads of the legislative bodies. They discussed the possibility of signing an inter-parliamentary cooperation agreement and upgrading the status of parliamentary friendship groups to inter-parliamentary commissions.

According to Yongguan Zhu, there is a significant potential for cooperation in science and technology, in particular, between the academies of sciences of Belarus and China in the field of joint research and educational exchanges.

Valery Mitskevich and Deputy Speaker of the People's Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia Rachmad Gobel emphasized the high level of political relations between the countries and the importance of the exchange of visits of parliamentary delegations. The parties discussed the possibility of building interregional contacts, promoting the Belarus-Indonesia inter-parliamentary dialogue and facilitating the activities of the friendship groups. Valery Mitskevich wished his counterpart success in the implementation of the Jakarta-sponsored programs and initiatives during its ASEAN presidency, as well as a smooth electoral campaign to be held in Indonesia next February.

More than 500 delegates from 9 member states, 17 observer parliaments and 9 international organizations are taking part in the work of the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.

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