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State

The Republic of Belarus is a unitary, democratic, welfare state based on the rule of law. The Republic of Belarus exercises supreme control and absolute authority over the entire territory and pursues an independent domestic and foreign policy.

Constitution

Adopted in 1994, the present Constitution of the Republic of Belarus is the fundamental law of the state. It is the foundation of the entire current legislative system. The Constitution determines the purview of state administration bodies.

State System

The democratic foundations of the Belarusian statehood provide for various political institutions, ideologies, and views. Equal rights are guaranteed for all. The Constitution recognizes and guarantees unalienable rights of an individual. State power in the Republic of Belarus is exercised on the principle of its separation into legislative, executive, and judicial powers.

State Symbols

In line with Article 19 of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, the symbols of the Republic of Belarus as a sovereign state are the National Flag, the National Emblem and the National Anthem

State Awards and Prizes

State decorations of the Republic of Belarus are the highest form of rewarding citizens of the Republic of Belarus, foreign nationals, and stateless persons presented in recognition of their contribution to protecting and strengthening the state, enriching the country’s economic and spiritual potential.

National Holidays

A national holiday is a holiday celebrated in the Republic of Belarus to mark the occasion of peculiar historical, social or political importance for the Republic of Belarus, which has had a significant impact on the development of the Belarusian society and the state.

Events

19 August 2019

Greetings to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani

19 August 2019

Belarus President makes new appointments

17 August 2019

Greetings to Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba

17 August 2019

Greetings to Indonesia President Joko Widodo

16 August 2019

Greetings to personnel of Zubryonok center

16 August 2019

Working trip to Minsk Oblast

15 August 2019

Greetings to South Korea President Moon Jae-in

15 August 2019

Greetings to India President Ram Nath Kovind

All events

Official documents

Decree No. 294 of 5 August 2019

On setting the dates for the elections to the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 293 of 5 August 2019

On setting the dates for the elections to the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 269 of 15 July 2019

On the State Inspectorate on Wildlife Protection under the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 215 of 5 June 2019

On preventing flights of model aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles

Decree No. 200 of 27 May 2019

On conferment of state awards