The Order of Friendship of Peoples (
Belarusian: Ордэн Дружбы народаў) is a state award of the
Republic of Belarus. It is the highest award of the Republic of Belarus for foreign citizens.
Statute of the order
The Order of Friendship of Peoples is awarded to citizens:
for a significant contribution to the strengthening of peace, friendly relations and cooperation between states, the consolidation of society and the unity of peoples;
for especially fruitful activities for the convergence and mutual enrichment of national cultures;
for high achievements in international public, charitable and humanitarian activities;
for a great personal contribution to the development and multiplication of the spiritual and intellectual potential of the Republic of Belarus, active work to protect human rights and his social interests;
for special services in the development of foreign economic activity, democracy and social progress.
The Order of Friendship of Peoples is worn on a neck ribbon.