Alexander Lukashenko

Russia not to attack Poland, Baltics, Ukraine through Belarus

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed as nonsense Western politicians’ claims that Russia was planning to carry out aggression against neighboring EU countries and Ukraine through Belarus.

"We need to prepare for war," Lukashenko says

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – "We need to prepare for war and God grant this war does not happen, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko said during his today’s visit to the 230th Obuz-Lesnovsky Combined Arms Training Range in the Brest Region.

Belarus officially joins SCO, becoming its 10th member state

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Republic of Belarus was officially accepted as a full member of the organization at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Kazakh capital of Astana.

Belarus calls for close coop. with Iran to counter West

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Belarus and Iran should cooperate more closely with each other to counter the attacks of the West, the Belarusian President said as he met with First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Mokhber.

Belarus relations with Iran transformed: FM Aleinik

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The foreign minister of Belarus pointed to the visit of his country's president to Tehran after 17 years earlier this year in March and said that Minsk's bilateral relations with Tehran have transformed.

Lukashenko:

BRICS expansion brings end of Western hegemony closer

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The Western hegemony does not end now, but the BRICS expansion is a strong step in this direction, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told reporters.

Lukashenko:

Nuke deployment to Belarus response to US, NATO military acts

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus is an appropriate response to the rapid militarization of Eastern Europe, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said.

‘Stupidity’ makes foreign mercenaries die in Ukraine: Putin

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Not only the Ukrainian military, but also foreign mercenaries are suffering a high level of casualties in Kiev’s counteroffensive, the Russian President said Sunday.

Belarus leader asks Wagner mercenaries to train his military

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has invited Wagner Group mercenaries to his country to train its military.

Iran-Belarus cooperation entering new stage: Lukashenko

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Describing Iran as an important international player with huge economic potential, the Belarusian president said that the cooperation between Belarus, and Iran is entering a new stage.

To repel aggression;

Belarus to show no hesitation to use nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Minsk will show “no hesitation” on the use of nuclear weapons in the event of aggression against the country.

US reacts to Russia’s planned nuclear deployment to Belarus

TEHRAN, Jun 10 (MNA) – The United States has slammed Russia’s planned deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus as "reckless" and said it will “continue to monitor” the move. 

Russia may put strategic nukes in Belarus, Lukashenko says

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Belarusian President said that he could reach an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons in Belarus if deemed necessary for the protection of the country.

Moscow rejects Lukashenko's offer for truce in Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Russian presidential palace rejected the key ally Belarus president suggestion for an immediate truce in the war in Ukraine.

Lukashenko felicitates Nowruz, invites Raeisi to Minsk

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Iran President Ebrahim Raeisi and the people of Iran as the country celebrates Nowruz.

US reacts to Lukashenko's visit to Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) –The US State Department spokesperson considered the Belarusian president's recent visit to Iran as an extension of the deepening relationship between Iran and Russia.

Ghalibaf stresses need for stepped-up Iran-Belarus relations

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting with President of Belarus, the speaker of the Iranian parliament stressed that bilateral relations in Shanghai organization and Eurasia union can give serious and essential help to the economie of both countries.

Iran VP:

North-South Corridor to enhance level of Iran-Belarus ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – "The North-South Corridor is one of the potentials for cooperation between Iran and Belarus," according to Iranain first-vice president Mohammad Mokhber in a meeting with the visiting Belarusian president.

Leader:

Sanctioned states need to cooperate to shatter those bans

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei stressed the need for the sanctioned countries to join hands to take the means of sanctions out of the hands of the sanctioning western states.

Lukashenko visits Iran's knowledge-based achievements fair

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The presidents of Iran and Belarus paid a visit to the exhibition of knowledge-based achievements of Iranian companies.

Iran, Belarus ink comprehensive cooperation roadmap, 7 MoUs

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The comprehensive cooperation roadmap and seven cooperation documents in various commercial, transportation, agricultural and cultural fields were signed between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Belarus.

Lukashenko arrives in Tehran to meet with Iranian President

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Sunday evening arrived on an official visit in Iran and is scheduled to have talks with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raeisi, on Monday.

Belarus detains terrorist behind attempted aribase sabotage

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Belarus detained on Tuesday what it said was a "terrorist" and more than 20 accomplices working with Ukrainian and US intelligence services over attempted sabotage at a Belarusian airfield.

Belarus' Lukashenko arrives in China on state visit

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in China on a state visit on Tuesday to meet with top Chinese officials and the leadership of major Chinese corporations.

To counter posssible aggression;

Belarus to form strong volunteer military force

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the formation of a new volunteer territorial defence so everyone knows how to "handle weapons" and be ready to respond to an act of aggression.

Belarusian president planning to visit Iran in mid-March

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced a visit to Iran in mid-March as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Belarus Saeed Yari.

Lukashenko intends to visit Tehran soon

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko plans to visit Tehran soon, his press service reported on Saturday.