‘Turning point’ for Iran-Belarus relations as new cooperation roadmap planned

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his visit to Belarus marked a “turning point” in bilateral relations, stressing that Tehran sees no limits to strengthening cooperation with Minsk across political, economic, and cultural fields.

Iran, Belarus agree to launch direct flights, ease visa rules

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus have agreed to launch direct flights and expand tourism exchanges during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Minsk, Iran’s tourism minister said on Wednesday.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Pezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia, will hit Belarus next

TEHRAN – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian began a two-nation tour on Monday, visiting Armenia first to discuss pressing regional issues, including a recent U.S.-brokered deal with Azerbaijan that analysts warn could lead to the presence of American forces near Iran’s northern borders and block the country’s access to central Asia. 

Strategic military ties strengthened as Iran, Belarus ink defense agreement in Minsk

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus solidified their partnership by signing a defense cooperation agreement on Wednesday, a move both nations described as critical to countering shared security threats and advancing a multipolar world order.

Iranian defense minister visits Belarus for cooperation talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived in Belarus on Tuesday, initiating high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in defense and technology sectors.

Iran, Belarus to set up joint scientific committee in spring

TEHRAN –Farhad Yazdandoost, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Dmitry Koltsov, the Belarusian ambassador to Iran, have agreed on establishing a joint scientific committee in the upcoming spring.

Parliamentary delegation from Iran meets Belarus’ election chief, praises transparency

TEHRAN – A delegation from Iran’s Parliament met with Igor Karpenko, Chairman of Belarus’ Central Election Commission, to discuss electoral processes and bilateral relations.

Iranian delegation in Minsk to monitor Belarus presidential elections

TEHRAN – An official Iranian delegation has traveled to Minsk to observe the presidential elections in Belarus at the invitation of the country's government.

Iran, Belarus hold joint freefall parachuting camp in Bushehr

TEHRAN – A joint freefall parachuting camp commenced on Monday, bringing together elite teams from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Belarusian Army. 

Iran joins countries seeking to combat illegal immigration in Minsk conference

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador Alireza Sanei participated in Minsk's international conference on combating illegal immigration on Wednesday. 

Tehran, Minsk to deepen health collaboration

TEHRAN –Iran and Belarus have explored the potential to beef up cooperation in academic, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment sectors.

Belarus interested in boosting medical ties with Iran

TEHRAN –The Belarusian ambassador to Iran, Dmitry Koltsov, has said his country is interested in boosting ties and cooperation with Iran in the fields of medicine, health, and treatment.

Belarusian president highlights Iran as key ally

TEHRAN- Belarusian president Aleksandr Lukashenko has emphasized the importance of Iran as a vital ally for Belarus. 

 Iranian, Belarusian security chiefs convene in Minsk

TEHRAN- Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, engaged in discussions with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Volfovich, in Minsk. 

Iran, Belarus officials call for expanded legal, judicial collaboration

TEHRAN- The Iranian ambassador to Belarus and the Belarusian Prosecutor General, Andrey Ivanovich Shved, have highlighted the importance of enhancing legal and judicial collaboration between their nations. 

Iran-Belarus discuss international threats in high-ranking military meeting

TEHRAN– The chief commander of the Iranian Army, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, held talks with the visiting Commander of Air Force and Air Defense of the Republic of Belarus, Major General Andrey Lukyanovich, in a meeting attended by several other high-ranking generals in Tehran.

Belarus envoy, SMUMS president explore avenues of cooperation

TEHRAN –The president of the Smart University of Medical Sciences (SMUMS) and the ambassador of Belarus in Tehran have discussed potential ways to enhance bilateral educational and scientific relations.

By M.A. Saki

The 1943 Khatyn massacre in Belarus must serve as an eye-opener

MINSK - As a group of journalists, we visited the Khatyn Memorial Complex on the way from Minsk to Vitebsk.

Sanctions have not hindered Iran-Belarus ties: envoy

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador to Belarus, Alireza Saane’i, has expressed optimism about the future of relations between the two countries, highlighting the shared challenges presented by international sanctions and the opportunities for deeper cooperation. 

Russia, China and Belarus lead medal standings of BRICS Games

Following the results of the fifth day of the BRICS Games, Russia topped the medal standings with 239 medals. Of these, 112 were gold, 78 silver and 49 bronze. 

Belarusian FM arrives in Tehran to pay tribute to late President, FM

TEHRAN – Sergei Aleinik, the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has landed in Tehran to join the commemoration ceremony for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Iran, Belarus hold high-level defense talks

TEHRAN - In a significant development, Brigadier General Hamzeh Ghalandari, the Deputy for International Affairs at the Ministry of Defense and Support of the Armed Forces, initiated a diplomatic mission to Belarus on Monday.