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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

17 April 2019

Greetings to Syria President Bashar al-Assad

16 April 2019

Condolences to France President Emmanuel Macron

16 April 2019

Official visit to Turkey

15 April 2019

Session of NOC’s Executive Committee

11 April 2019

Session with senior officials of Council of Minsters

10 April 2019

Meeting with Moldova President Igor Dodon

9 April 2019

Working trip to Minsk Oblast

8 April 2019

Interview with Turkish news agency Anadolu

All events

Official documents

Resolution of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus No. 1 of 18 March 2019

On the concept of information security of the Republic of Belarus

Directive No. 8 of 4 March 2019

On the priorities of developing the construction industry

Directive No. 7 of 4 March 2019

On the improvement and development of the housing and utility industry in Belarus

Directive No. 6 of 4 March 2019

On the development of rural areas and higher efficiency of the agrarian industry

Decree No. 90 of 25 February 2019

On conferment of state awards