On May 19, 2025, a meeting was held at Gomel State Technical University between international students, representatives of the Department and Division for Citizenship and Migration, the Border Service, and the University Administration.

The primary goal was to clarify Belarusian legislation, prevent legal violations among international students, and explain the circumstances under which foreign nationals may be deported or expelled from Belarus.

Government representatives attending the meeting included: • Denis N. Romanchuk, Deputy Head of the Department for Citizenship and Migration, Internal Affairs Directorate of Gomel Region Executive Committee, Police Lieutenant Colonel • Ilya M. Kononovich, Inspector of the Division for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons, Internal Affairs Department of the Sovetsky District Administration of Gomel, Police Captain • Roman Olegovich Kulesh, Head of the Inquiry Department, Police Lieutenant Colonel Representatives from GSTU included: • Alexey A. Svetochny, Vice-Rector for Security, Protocol, and Personnel • Gennady V. Petrishin, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs • Natalia L. Zhuravskaya, Head of the International Relations Department • Specialists from the International Relations Office and Department for Ideological and Educational Work.

The meeting covered fundamental legal norms governing foreign citizens’ residence in Belarus, their rights and responsibilities, as well as visa and migration regulations.

Officials also explained the Law on the State Border of the Republic of Belarus, emphasizing key aspects such as administrative and criminal offenses, potential consequences of violating migration laws—fines, deportation, and revocation of temporary residence permits. A crucial discussion focused on violations committed by international students in Gomel and the corresponding legal consequences.

To facilitate understanding, the International Relations Office and the Department for Ideological and Educational Work provided interpretation in English and French for students from African countries.