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An exhibition timed to the Day of Unity of Peoples of Belarus and Russia has been opened at premises of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Belarus Boris Gryzlov, top officials of the Belarusian Information Ministry and the Belarusian Culture Ministry, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States took part in the festive event.

The book titled as “Yedinstvo nepobedimogo naroda” [Unity of the unbeatable nation] by the Belarusian collector and historian Vladimir Likhodedov was presented there as well. The author uses photos to describe the role Slavonic nations played during the French Invasion of Russia in 1812, World War One, and the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. The photo materials the book uses were also put on display as part of the exhibition.

During the event Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei noted that Vladimir Likhodedov's book is of particular interest today. In his words, it fully reflects principles and approaches of Belarus and Russia towards establishing international allied relations. It vividly demonstrates the utmost importance of unity of countries and nations on the basis of unshakeable historical and cultural values, mutual understanding and respect for national interests, a genuine desire for a constructive dialogue and fruitful alliance.

Vladimir Makei stressed that in today's world past principles had become distorted and turned upside down: Nazism is glorified in some countries while those, who liberated Europe from fascism, are portrayed as criminals.

The minister of foreign affairs said: “This book is about the unity of countries and nations on the basis of unshakeable historical and cultural values, the commonality of views on processes and events in the world, on the basis of mutual understanding and respect for national interests, on the basis of genuine craving for a constructive dialogue and true fellowship. The heroic deed of the people of those times should remain an example for us to follow.”

In turn, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Belarus Boris Gryzlov stressed that today's event is more focused on the situation the countries live in today instead of photo collections and historical books. “Today we are in a very important period of construction of our joint state, our Union State of Belarus and Russia,” the diplomat pointed out. “The title of this exhibition testifies to the level of our relations. Russia and Belarus are unbeatable when we help each other, when we preserve brotherly ties.”

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The Justice Ministries of the Union State member states held the 17th meeting of the joint collegium on 15 February, BelTA learned from the press service of the Justice Ministry.

The meeting was attended by the Justice Ministers of Belarus and Russia, Sergei Khomenko and Konstantin Chuichenko.

The parties discussed the current trends in the development of the notarial systems, the improvement of law-making work, the role of the Justice Ministries in the implementation of the Union State Treaty.

"During the meeting, the parties decided to step up the coordination of draft international agreements between the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation on legal matters, the approximation of civil laws within the framework of the Union State," the press service said.

The parties also agreed to advance cooperation in various formats in the areas of activity of the Justice Ministries.

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Belarus' Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich met with Cuba's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belarus Juan Valdes Figueroa in Minsk on 15 February, BelTA learned from the ministry's press service.

The parties discussed the prospects for developing the Belarusian-Cuban cooperation in the field of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. "The parties expressed confidence that the development of ties in these sectors will provide an additional impetus to the Belarusian-Cuban trade and economic relations," the ministry said.

The parties also discussed the status of implementation of the Belarus-Cuba intergovernmental agreement on mutual supplies. "Special consideration was given to the possibility of implementing projects to supply Belarusian medicines to Cuba and localizing the production of a number of Cuban medicines in Belarus," the press service emphasized.

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Belarus' Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Defense Minister Aleksei Reznikov at the initiative of the Ukrainian side, BelTA leraned from the Defense Ministry of Belarus.

The parties discussed the current state of military cooperation, the existing "sore points" and steps to strengthen the atmosphere of trust and security in the region.

During the conversation, Viktor Khrenin noted that the people of Ukraine have always been a kin people for Belarus. Belarus has not initiated tensions in the relations with Ukraine.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Aleksei Reznikov spoke in favor of resuming cooperation between the two countries and intensifying cooperation on the issues of security and mutual trust.

According to Viktor Khrenin, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has repeatedly stated: “The important task is not to lose the brotherly nation of Ukraine. All the issues can be solved, including problems in economy, trade, and diplomatic relations. The spiritual ties between our peoples must stay strong. We cannot let the fraternal ties between the two peoples break.”

The ministers discussed the Armed Forces training events. They expressed confidence that these events do not threaten the security of the brotherly countries.

The ministers outlined steps to increase transparency and mutual trust.

The talks were held to restore an atmosphere of dialogue, reduce the degree of public hostile rhetoric and ensure security in the region.

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Aleksandr Lobko, Deputy Director for Research at the Institute for Nuclear Problems of Belarusian State University, spoke about the training of personnel for the Belarusian nuclear power plant as he took part in a round table session at the BelTA press center.

“The training is carried out based on a respective government program incorporating many universities: Belarusian State University, Belarusian National Technical University, Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, some colleges. For example, our institute collaborates with the Department of Physics of Belarusian State University. This department offers two majors: “nuclear physics and nuclear technologies” and “radiation materials”. The students are trained using an extended program. Now the program takes 5.5 years. The students who get enrolled are really smart; they receive good training there and demonstrate profound knowledge in their theses. Our institute accepts students for graduation theses. Our most qualified employees run courses there to train personnel for the nuclear power plant and for nuclear research institutions,” Aleksandr Lobko said.

According to him, specialists are trained not only in Belarus, but also at partner universities in Russia. “They are sent abroad for the courses that are still at the nascent stage here or the courses for which we do not have simulators. Russia has a very long history of personnel training for the nuclear industry,” added the deputy director.

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Over 5.477 million people in Belarus have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 4.696 million have completed the vaccination process, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry.

Over 45,100 teenagers aged 12-17 have received one shot of the vaccine, of them more than 10,500 children have been fully vaccinated.

Thus, 58.6% of the population of the Republic of Belarus has received one dose of the vaccine, 50% has been fully vaccinated.

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The Belarusian-Russian army exercise Allied Resolve 2022 will kick off on 10 February, BelTA has learned.

The first stage of checking the response forces of the Union State of Belarus and Russia was in progress in Belarus till 9 February in line with the decision of the two heads of state.

The Belarusian-Russian army exercise Allied Resolve 2022 will be held during the second stage on 10-20 February. Units of Belarus' Armed Forces and units of the Eastern Military District of Russia's Armed Forces will practice suppressing and repelling external aggression in the course of a defensive operation, countering terrorism and protecting the interests of the Union State.

In addition to the military training area Brestsky the troops use the training areas Domanovsky, Gozhsky, Obuz-Lesnovsky, and Osipovichsky. There are plans to use the airfields Baranovichi, Luninets, Lida, and Machulishchi. The number of military personnel and the amount of military hardware deployed for the exercise covered by the 2011 Vienna Document on Confidence- and Security-Building Measures do not exceed the thresholds that require notification.

According to the Defense Ministry, more than 150 journalists representing Belarusian, Russian and foreign mass media have been accredited to cover the exercise. For the first time, Belarusian bloggers and public opinion leaders have been invited to report on the drills.

On 12-19 February, the Defense Ministry will arrange three media tours to the areas where the drills will be held. On 12 February, Belarusian and Russian journalists will visit the Gozhsky training ground. In accordance with the concept of the joint operational exercise, the troops will practice repelling enemy attack in an ambush area set up by guard and reconnaissance units of the enemy. After that, the Belarusian and Russian troops will practice maneuver defense with the support of aviation and artillery and undertake a counterattack by the army reserve in the area of ​​enemy penetration.

On 15 February Belarusian and Russian journalists will visit the Polessky area. A combat launch of the tactical operational missile complex Tochka is to take place there. Combat launches will be carried out as part of fire operations by the missile forces.

On 19 February foreign, Belarusian and Russian journalists will visit the Obuz-Lesnovsky training ground where a defensive battle at a maneuverable line of defense will be staged. The battle will end with a counterattack with a tactical airborne landing behind enemy lines with the support of aviation and artillery throughout all stages of the battle.

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Belarus confirmed 8,254 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours; another 239 coronavirus patients were discharged from hospital, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 797,188. A total of 783,649 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

As many as 6,190 COVID-19 patients have died since the infection outbreak in Belarus.

All in all, Belarus performed 12,010,784 tests, including 32,122 tests in the past 24 hours.

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The Belarusian Ministry of Communications and Informatization is set to issue a stamp on 12 January to mark the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Belarus and China, BelTA learned from the ministry.

The project has been worked out in cooperation with the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The stamp was designed by Elena Medved. The design of the special postmark and the First Day Cover envelope is Svetlana Tsyrulik. The First Day Cover cancellation ceremony will take place at the Main Post Office of Minsk on the stamp issuing day.

According to the ministry, the diplomatic relations between Belarus and China were established on 20 January 1992. “Relations with China are among the priorities of the Belarusian foreign policy. The two countries regularly exchange visits at the highest levels, conduct an active inter-parliamentary dialogue, cooperate through the Department of International Relations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Belarus President Administration, run the Belarusian-Chinese intergovernmental committee on cooperation, develop ministerial and interregional contacts. The countries successfully cooperate in international organizations, providing mutual support on issues of principle,” the ministry said.

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The work on the Constitution has become the most important element in the political transformation of Belarus, Chairman of the board of the Belarusian Znanie society Vadim Gigin said in an interview to the ONT TV channel, BelTA has learned.

“The amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus were published on 27 December at 15.00. We are meeting with you on Thursday and so much has already been said and so many fake news has been created. Citizens are taking an active part in the discussion of the document. They have submitted hundreds of proposals already. There are civil initiatives on some proposals, discussions, debates What does it prove? This proves that the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus is the most important element of the political transformation,” said Vadim Gigin.

According to him, the work on the new Constitution became the most important political event of the outgoing year of 2021. “Our opponents tried to say that no one needed this anymore. The ongoing discussion, however, shows that the amendments and additions define the program of the future of Belarus and characterize our present,” the political analyst said.

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