The upcoming Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia is a very important event, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova said as she met with Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Yuri Vorobyov on 24 November, BelTA has learned.

The visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the United Arab Emirates at the beginning of this year was an important stage in Belarus-UAE cooperation, Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a reception on 23 November to mark the 52nd anniversary of the UAE founding, BelTA reports.

The International Festival of Modern Choreography (IFMC) has gained high prestige and recognition among artists and fans of contemporary dance around the world, Belarusian Culture Minister Anatoly Markevich said in his welcoming remarks to the participants, organizers and guests of the festival in Vitebsk on 22 November, BelTA has learned.

The CSTO remains an integral part of the security architecture of the Eurasian region, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he opened a session of the CSTO Collective Security Council in Minsk, BelTA has learned.

The Time Capsule was laid in a memorial stele in Arzamas on 22 November to mark the start of the construction of a new school for 1,500 students, BelTA has learned.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov in the Palace of Independence, BelTA has learned.

The Defense Ministries of Belarus and Kazakhstan signed a plan of military cooperation for 2024, BelTA learned from the Defense Ministry.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has received Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko, BelTA reports.

Belarus and China have signed an agreement on joint film production. The document has been signed by Director General of Belarusfilm Yuri Aleksei and film and TV actor, producer Lei Han, BelTA has learned.

On 20 November, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decrees No. 367 "On setting the date for the elections of deputies" and No. 368 "On setting the date for the elections to the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus", BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state.

Belarus will open its consulate general in Yekaterinburg, Russia before 1 April 2024. The decision is stipulated by the Council of Ministers' resolution No.776 of 16 November 2023, published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA has learned.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated guests and participants of the 29th Minsk international film festival Listapad on the opening of this state forum and prestigious cultural venue, BelTA has learned.

Minsk Oblast has joined the campaign of providing assistance to Belarusians and members of their families, who came from the Gaza Strip this night, BelTA learned from the Labor, Employment, and Social Protection Committee of the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed decree No.356 to approve a draft agreement between the government of the Republic of Belarus and the government of the People's Republic of China on trade in services and on making investments as the basis for negotiations, BelTA has learned.

Minsk has hosted ministerial consultations to discuss cooperation between the CIS member states and the OSCE, as well as interaction with the European Union, NATO and other European organizations, BelTA learned from the press service of the CIS Executive Committee.

Belarus and Russia have signed a protocol on results of implementing a Union State program on transport market, the press service of the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry told BelTA.

Chairman of the Standing Committee on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergei Rachkov took part in a webinar of the Inter-Parliamentary Union to discuss parliamentary solidarity for refugee inclusion in education on 13 November, BelTA learned from the press service of the upper house of parliament.

During the government conference hosted by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko in the Palace of Independence on 14 November the head of state mentioned that corruption schemes in the dairy industry had been uncovered, BelTA has learned.

About 200 creative New Year's projects by schoolchildren and students of colleges and lyceums from all over Vitebsk Oblast are presented at the competitive exhibition TechnoYolka which opened in the Vitebsk regional palace of children and youth.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the need to establish uniform strict rules in the passenger road transportation sector of Belarus as he chaired a government meeting to discuss passenger transportation issues on 14 November, BelTA has learned.