The most important political event in the country's life, the 6th Belarusian People's Congress is taking place in Minsk on February 11-12. Representatives of all regions will arrived in the capital city, 310 people from each region and 366 representatives from Minsk. All of them are people of different professions, ages and social groups.Belarus will stay true to its role as a donor of stability, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the Congress in his report. Belarus President mentioned the strengthening of national policies and the departure from globalism ideas in his report. “We can openly and honestly say that the world has gone crazy. Last year was a difficult year for the mankind. But we saw small and big countries departing from global development ideas in favor of national survival strategies at a blink of an eye,” the president said.
"It is ironic that confrontation is more beneficial for many today than peace and accord,” Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out:
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Under these conditions, we reaffirm the role of Belarus as a donor of stability. Despite everything, Europe remains our common home. We can't get away from it, we are the center of Europe. Belarus remains a stable, reliable partner in the field of regional security, ready to actively participate in peacekeeping strategic initiatives. We are still prepared to host negotiations on any issues of global and regional security, including arms control.
It is no accident that Belarus has been caught in the focus of attention of major international players. In fact, our country today is, if you like, the last truly sovereign state in Europe. Maybe that is the reason why we suffer. This is the main issue. There is a fight around us.
One should not think that the ‘Belarusian issue’ is not important for the global geopolitical players. There is a fight between global powers to draw Belarus into their orbit of influence. Today Belarus is the dominant height on the battlefield in the center of Europe. There is a fierce fight for this height. It has always been so in our centuries-old history.
Belarus views no country as its enemy, condemns any military conflict and consistently advocates a peaceful settlement of disputes.
Despite all the unfriendly steps of certain foreign forces, I am convinced that the path of confrontation in foreign policy is a dead end, the President added:
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We are always ready to build up relations with all the countries and alliances on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and non-interference into our internal affairs. We are also interested in a balanced variety of relationships, first of all economic ones, with all the countries. This is the essence of the Belarusian multi-pronged concept, which raises a lot of questions, even in Russia. We should not be criticized for this. Ultimately we are aiming at diversification of international, first of all economic, ties and are seeking balance in the regional security. We want to maintain our political stability. This way, of course, may not please someone. This is, however, the way any state pursues if it wants to remain sovereign and independent on the world map. We are no exception.
Belarusians are not slackers, and Belarus is not a satellite country, which begs for subsidies and loans in exchange for abandoning its own opinion and sound senses. Relations with the European Union are important for us too. We have the longest border the EU. The degree of interdependence of economic, social, cultural and, finally, political fields is quite high. No less significant for our diplomacy are the countries of the so-called distant arc, with China, a close despite geography, and friendly country to us, plays an important role. At the same time, our Russia will continue to be our main economic partner and strategic ally.
I see no serious reasons to abandon this kind of multi-pronged foreign policy. This is objective reality for any politicians who will ever head Belarus,
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Dear Shivendu Paul and Metali Listeners' Club,
dthank you for your comment! We'll send you some of our souvenirs ASAP.
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Hallo Radio Belarus,
ja der Dieter Leupold ist jetzt auch hier im Gästebuch vertreten... Super, bald sind wir alle zusammen hier im "Belarus Hörerclub", Dieter könnte 1.Vorsitzender werden und Jana und Elena Ehrernmitglieder, Helmut Matt Schriftführer, Alfred Albrecht Beisitzer und ich mache Hausmeister:-) Lutz Winkler wie fit bist Du bereits wieder, für Dich finden wir auch eine nette Aufgabe:-) Beste Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende.
Dietmar
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Lieber Dietmar,
das stimmt, für alle finden wir im Hörerklub eine Aufgabe!:)
Liebe Grüße und einen guten Start in die Woche!
I recently learned my surname is not Polish, but Belarusian. I heard you on shortwave in the past and am so happy to listen online in English. We hear nothing about Belarus here in the US so I am so glad to learn about your country. Keep on broadcasting in English. I also joined the Hoererklub on Facebook as I can understand German. If you have information or a station pennant, I will very much appreciate it.
Sheryl Paszkiewicz, 1015 Green St, Manitowoc WI 54220 USA
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Dear Sheryl, thank you very much for listening to us! We'll send you some of our souvenirs as soon as we can. By the way, if you're interested, you can participate in our "The Old Country's Loving Call" project and send a greeting to Belarus. You can find more detailed information at http://www.radiobelarus.by/en/content/hukaje_eng
Also, in case you like sports, here's the link to an international competition of ours "My Greetings to 2nd European Games" http://www.radiobelarus.by/en/content/games_eng
73 from the entire staff of RBI! Прывiтанне з Малой Радiзмы :)
Hello from Birmingham United Kingdom!
My name is Michael.
I really enjoyed listening to your program on the Hotbird satellite 13e. I very much love listening to your news and current affairs.
Ask you to send me a small gifts. I hope you guys are all good.
Lots of love from UK
Especially enjoying learning about Belarus. History and culture
Michael Rogers
Flat 2 463 City road Birmingham
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United Kingdom
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Michael,
thank you very much for listening to us! We're glad that you enjoy our programs. We'll send you some of our souvenirs as soon as we can. Best regards and stay tuned!
Hello. I am a new listener to your English service. I listen on the Radio 1 News app. I enjoyed listening to the news. Do you have any information on shortwave broadcasts you can send me?
Thank you,
Joe Cosimo
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Dear Joe, thank you for listening to Radio Belarus International! We're glad that you enjoyed our news. RBI broadcasts on shortwave only in German on 6005 and 3985 kHz. News and programs in English are available via our website and satellites. We'll also send you a postcard and a small souvenir as soon as we can. 73!
Hello,
My name is Younes Lazazi, I am from Algeria.
I am very happy that radio Belarus has started broadcasting in Arabic.
I would like to receive stickers and printed matter of the station and the Arabic and french services if possible.
My address:
Monsieur Younes Lazazi 14 rue Maza Boualem El-Harrach 16009 Alger Algérie
Thank you.
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we're happy that you like our boradcasts. We'll send you some of our printed materials via mail in the nearest future. 73!
Dear English Service Radio Belarus,
Greetings to all staff and listeners of English Service of Radio Belarus. We listen your webcast program. Your program quality is very nice. Your website is colorful & documented. We liked your programs, News, and Current Affairs Program. We are interested about Culture, life style of Belarusian people, historical places, Tourist attraction and destination of Belarus.
Please send some program schedule, sticker, view card, Promotional items of Radio Belarus for our club members and students.
We are waiting for your reply.
With best wishes,
SHIVENDU PAUL
President
Metali Listeners' Club
India
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thank you very much for listening to us! Your club is among our most dedicated listeners. We will send you some of our promotional products as soon as possible. 73!
Hello!
Did the arabic programmes start? I don't see them on your Internetcast schedule page. Thanks!
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Hello! The Arabic programmes have been on air since October, every Monday. You can see the schedule and listen to them on our Arabic page http://radiobelarus.by/ar
FM transmitters and frequencies:
Rakitnitsa - 106.2 MHz
Hrodna - 95.7 MHz
Svislach - 104.4 MHz
Heraniony - 99.9 MHz
Braslau - 106.6 MHz
Miadzel - 102.0 MHz
Satellite broadcasting:
see satellite parameters here
