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1 Mar 2019
China described as reliable and supportive partner for Belarus China described as reliable and supportive partner for Belarus
The president added that some time ago Belarus was strongly dependent on the Russian market, now we have a formula of an export oriented country (30x30x30) thanks to China and other countries...
1 Mar 2019
Lukashenko: Belarus needs a national idea the entire country will support Lukashenko: Belarus needs a national idea the entire country will support
"Everything I’ve been offered [patriotism, sovereignty, independence as the national idea] was something too worn out, something that doesn’t fit us, doesn’t rub us the right way as people say"...
1 Mar 2019
Lukashenko: Belarus has done a lot to increase people’s earning power Lukashenko: Belarus has done a lot to increase people’s earning power
“It is hard to find another such country that granted so many freedoms to entrepreneurs. You can get your business registered and start working within a day. There have been no complaints of red tape yet”...
1 Mar 2019
Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia need to be together Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia need to be together
"I always said in Russia and here that our fate is to live together. When looking at people around, I can see what policies they pursue. It is the same, in relation to Russia, and in relation to Belarus. Only forms differ. Therefore, we need to be together"...
1 Mar 2019
Lukashenko: Russia has no intention to absorb Belarus Lukashenko: Russia has no intention to absorb Belarus
"If we put the question about the unification of the two states or, like many want in Russia, about the inclusion of Belarus into Russia to a referendum, 90% will vote against"...
1 Mar 2019
Independent mass media in Belarus urged not to cross acceptable boundaries Independent mass media in Belarus urged not to cross acceptable boundaries
"Upon crossing these boundaries they can create an unequal balance in society. They need to understand the responsibility for every word because peace and stability in the country are much more important than professional ambitions"...
28 Feb 2019
Big Conversation to give feedback to prepare Belarus president’s annual address Big Conversation to give feedback to prepare Belarus president’s annual address
The press secretary stressed that the forthcoming Big Conversation with the President is very important not only because it offers an excellent opportunity to sum up last year’s accomplishments, discuss the most prominent events with Belarusian and foreign reporters and experts...
27 Feb 2019
Belarus’ organizing committee for 2021 IIHF WC in first session Belarus’ organizing committee for 2021 IIHF WC in first session
"Belarus hosted the championship before. The 2014 IIHF World Championship was recognized as one of the best in the history of the International Ice Hockey Federation and also beat the attendance records"...
27 Feb 2019
Belarus calls on small and medium-sized states to be moral force of good Belarus calls on small and medium-sized states to be moral force of good
"Belarus believes that small and medium-sized countries must oppose the emergence of new division lines between the great powers’ spheres of influence and reject a far-fetched or an externally imposed geopolitical choice"...
27 Feb 2019
Belarus MFA: UN Human Rights Council serves as platform for ratcheting up new crises Belarus MFA: UN Human Rights Council serves as platform for ratcheting up new crises
In the light of these challenges, Andrei Dapkiunas drew the attention of the council to the initiative of the Belarusian president to launch a new comprehensive dialogue on global security...
27 Feb 2019
Opinion: Lack of coordination in EAEU manufacturing policy Opinion: Lack of coordination in EAEU manufacturing policy
He noted that the EAEU has very few joint stock companies and companies of other forms, though such companies are viewed in the entire world as a backbone of integration projects and innovative global economy...
27 Feb 2019
Belarus wins 680 medals at big international tournaments in 2018 Belarus wins 680 medals at big international tournaments in 2018
Belarus won three (two gold and one silver) medals at the 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in 2018...
25 Feb 2019
Opinion: Future of mass media depends on their convergence Opinion: Future of mass media depends on their convergence
"We live at a time when the readership of traditional paper media is falling and when preferences are shifting to online content. In this regard, it is important for media outlets to develop their multimedia component"...
25 Feb 2019
Belarus, Kyrgyzstan considering exchange of visits at supreme level Belarus, Kyrgyzstan considering exchange of visits at supreme level
According to the diplomat, the recent meetings between the heads of state and government of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan have been mainly held in multilateral format as part of large-scale international events of the EEC, the CIS, the CSTO, and the SCO...
25 Feb 2019
Government unveils strategies to support business growth in Belarus in 2019 Government unveils strategies to support business growth in Belarus in 2019
"Today the government and business are mostly discussing property relations: land, real estate. Last year we met with business associations, set up a working group at the State Property Committee to update relevant laws"...
22 Feb 2019
Belarus-Estonia economic, investment cooperation “most efficient” Belarus-Estonia economic, investment cooperation “most efficient”
According to the diplomat, Belarus and Estonia have entered a new age of bilateral relations. In her words, the Belarusian-Estonian ties are developed in all major fields of mutual interest. The two countries have been closely cooperating in culture, science, and education...
22 Feb 2019
Army's contribution to peace, security in Belarus emphasized Army's contribution to peace, security in Belarus emphasized
“The Fatherland Defenders and Armed Forces Day is a popular holiday in our country. People in uniform are not the only defenders in the country. These are engineers, doctors, teachers who raise patriots”...
22 Feb 2019
No plans to amend Belarusian election legislation for now No plans to amend Belarusian election legislation for now
Lidia Yermoshina said that the Central Election Commission and a group of experts had analyzed proposals concerning Belarus’ election legislation, which were put forward by the OSCE after the latest elections...
22 Feb 2019
Independence, sovereignty hailed as biggest achievement of Belarusians Independence, sovereignty hailed as biggest achievement of Belarusians
“Sovereignty and independence are the biggest achievement that we have. I am proud and happy to be the first president of this sovereign country. What we have accomplished together is the biggest achievement. We have built the first sovereign and independent state in our history”...
22 Feb 2019
Lukashenko: Destabilization can throw Belarus under the yoke again Lukashenko: Destabilization can throw Belarus under the yoke again
The president added that it is hard for Belarus to compete with global powers that have enough natural resources to meet domestic needs. "We just cannot fall behind. If we do, it will be the end; we will become someone else’s province"...
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