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State awards have been conferred on 58 representatives of various professions.

A corresponding Decree has been signed by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

They received orders, medals and honorary titles in recognition of the many-year productive work, professional excellence, exemplary fulfillment of service duties, courage displayed in water rescue, attainment of high production results, a big personal contribution to the development of machine building, construction industry, agriculture, transport, education, personnel training, healthcare, science, art and sport.

The Order for Service to the Homeland 3rd Class has been conferred on head of the 72nd guards united training center for warrant officers and junior specialists of the Armed Forces Vladislav Budik, head of the Rescue and Emergency Mitigation Department of the Emergencies Ministry Sergei Novik. The Order of Honor has been conferred on worker of OAO Gomselmash Aleksandr Berezovsky. The Order of Francysk Skaryna has been presented to Director of Minsk gymnasium No. 33 Oksana Yakubovskaya. Yegor Lisha and Ivan Prilepa, operators of the aviation unit of the unmanned aerial vehicles squadron of the 927th training center for operators of unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces, have been honored with the Medal for Saved Life.

The Medal for Excellence in Military Service has been conferred on deputy head of the Main Department of the State Border Committee Nikolai Boreiko; the Medal for Excellence in Maintenance of Public Order – on chief enlistment officer for Gomel Oblast Andrei Krivonosov; the Medal for Excellence in State Border Protection – on controller of the Border Control Department of the 18th Border Guard Detachment Maksim Maneiko and head of the 14th Border Guard Detachment Pavel Kharchenko.

The Medal for Labor Merits has been bestowed upon Svetlana Borovkova, administrator of the Yaselda health resort the veterans of war, labor and people with disabilities, and Nikolai Kazyukin, worker of OAO Gomselmash.

The Medal of Francysk Skaryna has been presented to senior lecturer of the Directing Department of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts Aleksandr Vavilov, head of the Soil Science Department of the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy Tamara Persikova.

The head of state also presented honorary titles. Head of the Morbid Physiology Department of the Belarusian State Medical University Frantishek Vismont became the Honored Scientist of Belarus. Head of the Tractors, Automobiles and Machines for Environmental Engineering of the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy Anatoly Kartashevich became the Honored Worker of Education of Belarus. General constructor of the Harvester Building Center of OAO Gomselmash Sergei Fedorovich became the Honored Worker of the Manufacturing Sector of Belarus.

The Honored Worker of Agriculture title has been conferred on Director of OAO Narochansliye Zori, Vileika District, Gennady Kuchko and Chairman of the agricultural production association Ozery of Grodno District Aleksandr Shishko.

The Honored Worker of Transport title has been conferred on Director of Brestsky Kooptrans Anatoly Bortnik. Weightlifting coach of the Minsk Oblast Olympic training center Vladimir Borzdakov became the Honored Coach of Belarus.

Besides, the head of state signed an executive order to present official letters of commendation to five people in recognition of many-year productive work, professional excellence, a big personal contribution to the implementation of the state policy in the social and labor sector.

This award has been conferred on head of the Organizational, Personnel and Ideology Department of the Labor and Social Security Ministry Nikolai Baranov, director of the Gomel care home for children with disabilities and special needs Galina Dolgopolova, worker of the Belarusian prosthetic and orthopaedic recuperation center Sergei Dubrovsky, first deputy director of the Labor Inspectorate of the Labor and Social Security Ministry Aleksandr Semich, First Deputy Chairperson of the Labor, Employment and Social Security Committee of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee Olga Khaduskina.

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Belarusian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China Yuri Senko met with Qian Hongshan, vice minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Embassy in China.

The head of the diplomatic mission extended greetings to Qian Hongshan on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, hailing its contribution to the development of the Communist Party's cooperation with foreign countries. He stressed that 2021 will mark another important anniversary - the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.

Qian Hongshan praised the development of the Belarusian-Chinese cooperation in the spirit of ‘iron brotherhood'. He stressed that Belarus, during the years of its sovereignty under President Aleksandr Lukashenko, has reached great successes in state construction. Qian Hongshan expressed confidence that the strategic leadership of Aleksandr Lukashenko and Chinese President Xi Jinping would help the two countries raise their relations to a new level of development. He also reaffirmed China's unwavering support of Belarus in what concerns its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The parties discussed the development of the Belarus-China cooperation in various areas, including between the Belarus President Administration and the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, education and R&D organizations of the two countries.

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Promotion of economic interests is the most important priority and the performance criterion for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he spoke at the board meeting of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 25 February to review the performance of the diplomatic service in 2020.

The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, BelTA has learned.

“Given the new global and regional realities we need, as the head of state emphasized at the Belarusian People's Congress, to determine the current and long-term foreign policy priorities,” the head of the ministry stressed. "In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to draft a new concept of the foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus."

Vladimir Makei also noted: "While being committed to the multi-vector foreign policy, development of dialogue and mutually beneficial, constructive cooperation with all foreign partners, we need to more clearly define the key areas of our cooperation with them. At the same time, promotion of economic interests remains ourmain performance criterion.”

The minister noted that in 2020 not all plans were realized due to the increased challenges and the sanctions pressure on Belarus.

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Belarus Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik has met with Alexandra Solovieva, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The parties discussed the state and prospects of cooperation between Belarus and UNDP, including the implementation of national development priorities, as well as ways to step up joint efforts to minimize the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic in our country,” the foreign ministry said.

They also agreed to keep working together to achieve Belarus' Sustainable Development Goals, promote a green economy, and rebuild regions affected by the Chernobyl accident.

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In Maxim Gorky Palace of Culture in Borisov, the opening ceremony of the republican action "Capital of Culture of the Year" was held.

During the year, about 80 events are planned to be held on the territory of Borisov region, which will help to learn about the creative achievements of Borisov residents in the field of musical, theatrical, choreographic and other types of art, professional and amateur creativity.

The opening ceremony of the large-scale action was held with the participation of the deputy chairman of the regional executive committee Ivan Markevich, the chairman of the Borisov regional executive committee Gennady Dengalev, the deputy minister of culture of Belarus Valery Gramada, Metropolitan Veniamin, as well as guests and residents of Borisov and the region.

- “The Cultural Capital of the Year” is a “nomadic” action that takes place in a new place every year, - said Yuri Gramada. - Today Borisov has a huge cultural potential. It is one of the oldest cities in the country. Residents have something to show and surprise.

Within the framework of the event, the ceremony of cancellation of the state postage mark "Borisov - the cultural capital" took place. The artistic basis of the postal envelope was the recognizable places of the city - the railway station, the monument to Prince Boris Vsyaslavovich, the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, the building on the central square, and the coat of arms of Borisov. The author of the images is the artist Tatyana Dolskaya, designed by Marina Vitkovskaya, circulation of 30 thousand copies.

The event continued with a festive concert, which involved the masters of arts of Belarus, leading art groups and performers of the Minsk region and Borisov district. The main idea of ​​the concert is to tell through dance, music and theatrical art about love for the Motherland and native land, talent, childhood dreams and traditions of the people of Belarus.

Vladislav Gruzdov is one of the brightest young artists who demonstrated his creative skills on stage, together with the dance school "Atmosphere". For the third year he has been studying vocal at the production center "Spamash", with teachers Tatiana Trukhan and Alena Gorbachev, participated in the "Slavianski Bazaar". According to Vladislav, this is not the first time he has taken part in such competitions, but all such excitement makes itself felt.

- I deal with it pretty quickly, my dad taught me. He is our master of sports in barbell, - Vladislav shares his emotions. - As soon as I go on stage, I immediately calm down and charge myself with energy from the viewer. Indescribable feelings!

As part of the opening ceremony of the "Capital of Culture of the Year", guests and residents of the Borisov district took part in creative meetings and master classes on weaving, ceramics, straw construction, and also got acquainted with the history and traditions of the Borisov region within the framework of exhibitions that were organized at the base of the Palace of Culture.

Reference: The republican action "Capital of Culture of the Year" has been held by the Ministry of Culture since 2010. In each of the cities that have been declared the cultural capital, innovative projects are being implemented to present the identity of these cities, develop and popularize the traditions and achievements of national culture, activate creative initiatives, and increase the tourist attractiveness of the regions.

Источник: minsk-region.gov.by

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the people of Estonia as the country celebrates a national holiday, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“The emergence of the independent Estonian state on the political map of the world in the last century was the beginning of its contemporary history. Self-determination gives not only attractive prospects but also responsibility for the fate of your people. It demonstrates maturity and firm belief in the future for descendants,” the message of greetings reads.

The president remarked that Minsk and Tallinn have been living in the new realities for more than a quarter of a century. These realities created additional opportunities for enterprises, institutions and individuals. “At the same time, the years of independence did not leave us without the essentials which were accumulated by many generations of our compatriots,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. “Just like before, Belarus is committed to the further all-round cooperation with Estonia, efficient use of the human potential and unique experience of many years of joint work. First of all, today we must cooperate for the sake of security in the region and confidence in the future for our children. Belarusians have always been and will be your good neighbors who are always prepared to work together to accomplish such an important goal.”

The Belarusian head of state wished Estonian people every success, peace and wellbeing.

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There is no reason why Belarus gets all the attention on the topic of human rights, except for the sole purpose of exerting political pressure on the legitimate government, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he addressed the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, BelTA has learned.

“Belarus is a young, independent state that has been developing steadily, in an evolutionary way. We have never claimed that our country is perfect. But we strongly disagree with the subjective accusations of human rights violations made against us in the UN Human Rights Council by some of its members. There is no reason why Belarus gets all the attention on the topic of human rights, except for the sole purpose of exerting political pressure on the legitimate government,” Vladimir Makei noted.

No country in Europe is under such intensive pressure from Western countries as Belarus, he said. “It seems that someone cannot get used to the idea that, despite the tough political and economic pressure, the Belarusian state keeps pursuing its own strategy as defined by its people rather than uses the western-inspired recipes,” the minister noted.

Belarus has been subjected to a brutal attack from the outside for this independent position, Vladimir Makei noted. Dissatisfaction of some part of the population with the results of the presidential election was chosen as the reason, according to him. “In order to overthrow the current government, all sorts of mechanisms were used to destabilize the internal situation: from fake news, political and financial support from outside of the supposedly ‘grass-roots' protests to a wide range of political and economic sanctions. But Belarus has held out. We have preserved the country, its sovereignty and independence,” the minister noted.

The minister added that thousands of Belarusians from all social strata of society, people of different professions and views attended the Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk. He stressed that the discussions and decisions of the people's assembly convincingly showed the majority support for the state policy to promote the social and economic rights of the people, the cohesion of the Belarusian people and commitment to constructive changes in social and political life, including the upcoming constitutional reform and steps to encourage citizens' political activity.

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The next mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will asses physical protection of the Belarusian nuclear power plant (BelNPP), Aleksandr Dokuchayev, Deputy Head of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry (Gosatomnadzor), said, BelTA learned from the ministry's website.

“In accordance with international recommendations, one of the most important ways to improve nuclear power and radiation safety infrastructure in newcomer countries is hosting various advisory missions of the IAEA. One of them is the International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission. Preparations are underway to host this mission in 2021,”Aleksandr Dokuchayev said. He specified that this mission is expected to come to Belarus in mid-summer.

Belarus has put together an interdepartmental working group consisting of representatives of government agencies and organizations. An initiating meeting of Belarusian experts with the IAEA, as well as a national seminar on hosting IPPAS missions and an IPPAS pre-mission were held. According to the Gosatomnadzor representative, all events were held in the format of video-conferences in view of the pandemic.

“As a result, Belarus and the IAEA agreed that the IPPAS mission would consider four thematic modules. The mission will assess the physical security of nuclear materials and installations, the physical protection system of a specific nuclear installation (the Belarusian nuclear power plant) and nuclear materials during transportation, as well as information and computer security,” Aleksandr Dokuchayev said.

The IPPAS mission in Belarus will be led by Joseph Sandoval, a staff member at the Sandia National Laboratories in the United States of America.

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The commission on security, defense and crime prevention of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia will discuss new programs and projects to be included in the Union State draft budget.

The meeting will be held via a video link on 25 February, BelTA learned from the PA press service.

“In accordance with the instructions of the Parliamentary Assembly, the MPs will consider the development of new programs and projects of the Union State for inclusion in the Union State draft budget for the next period,” the press service informed. “The MPs will get familiar with the changes into the financing of the current programs, discuss the draft concepts of the programs in the field of security, defense and crime prevention. The MPs will also be briefed about the meeting of the joint collegium of the defense ministries of Belarus and Russia."

As part of the supervision over the implementation of the priorities of the further development of the Union State, the MPs will review the status of implementation of the 2017-2020 plan of action to develop the common migration space in the Union State.

Representatives of the Standing Committee of the Union State and the Interior Ministries of Belarus and Russia have been invited to participate in the event.

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