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28 Jan 2019
Promoting pragmatic cooperation with EU named among Belarus’ foreign policy priorities Promoting pragmatic cooperation with EU named among Belarus’ foreign policy priorities
Denis Sidorenko drew attention to the fact that at present Belarus and the European Union are facing common challenges such as cross-border organized crime, illegal immigration or trafficking in human beings, which require a joint response...
28 Jan 2019
Common gas market, barriers in EAEU on agenda of Belarus-EAEU meeting Common gas market, barriers in EAEU on agenda of Belarus-EAEU meeting
She informed that the parties discussed elimination of barriers in the Eurasian Economic Union and formation of the common gas market...
27 Jan 2019
Lukashenko about renowned figure skaters: They are the bravest people Lukashenko about renowned figure skaters: They are the bravest people
"I have been skating for my entire life, but when skating this way, unprotected, I felt kind of fear and I thought about them jumping, spinning, drawing figures on the ice half-naked. Ice hockey players are not the bravest people, figure skaters are!"...
27 Jan 2019
Lakernik: European championships will boost figure skating in Belarus Lakernik: European championships will boost figure skating in Belarus
He noted that the tournament was held at a good level...
27 Jan 2019
Israeli ambassador: Belarus-Israel relations are more about family ties, than politics Israeli ambassador: Belarus-Israel relations are more about family ties, than politics
According to the ambassador, he is trying to promote “a family diplomacy, not a political one”, which is not always easy, as each of the countries pursues its own interests. However, at the same time Belarus and Israel have a lot in common...
26 Jan 2019
Opinion: Belarus is a great host of international tournaments Opinion: Belarus is a great host of international tournaments
“I think Belarus is the best host of international competitions. I talked to athletes and coaches who came here for the championships and they were all happy with how everything was organized. Catering, hotels... Everything was top-notch”...
25 Jan 2019
Egger: Belarus’ work on SDGs is worth emulating Egger: Belarus’ work on SDGs is worth emulating
“Belarus serves as a unique example not only for its region but for the whole world,” the director noted. She added that such results were achieved thanks to the joint efforts of the government and the parliament...
25 Jan 2019
Lukashenko wants more progress in Belarus electric vehicle industry Lukashenko wants more progress in Belarus electric vehicle industry
Electric vehicles and electric energy in general should be used more broadly in Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko said as he talked to scientists after a ceremony to present Doctor of Sciences diplomas and Professor certificates in Minsk...
24 Jan 2019
Ambassador: Romania appreciates Belarus’ active participation in EaP Ambassador: Romania appreciates Belarus’ active participation in EaP
"We will continue working as before, together with all interested parties in Minsk in order to ensure the sovereignty and independence of Belarus, and stable and prosperous future for its people"...
24 Jan 2019
Belarus’ Foreign Ministry comments on situation in Venezuela Belarus’ Foreign Ministry comments on situation in Venezuela
"We believe that it is the Venezuelan society that should handle all the issues and do it exclusively through a peaceful dialogue within the framework of the law and the Constitution"...
24 Jan 2019
Cooperation with Belarus called as important to UN Cooperation with Belarus called as important to UN
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger thanked Belarus for its efforts in achieving the SDGs and nationalizing them...
24 Jan 2019
UN hails Belarus’ progress towards SDGs UN hails Belarus’ progress towards SDGs
"A lot has already been done in Belarus. Your country has been showing great progress. The government has come a long way in building national policies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals"...
24 Jan 2019
Opinion: Unity is key to Belarus’ sustainable development Opinion: Unity is key to Belarus’ sustainable development
“For further dynamic development of Belarus, it is essential to preserve the unity of the nation and people’s trust in the authorities,” he added...
24 Jan 2019
2030 Agenda viewed in Belarus as basis for new global policy 2030 Agenda viewed in Belarus as basis for new global policy
Mikhail Myasnikovich said that the national legislation is one of the conditions for the successful achievement of the SDGs. The Belarusian Parliament works on this in detail...
24 Jan 2019
Lukashenko: By supporting Belarus, Russia primarily supports itself Lukashenko: By supporting Belarus, Russia primarily supports itself
Alexander Lukashenko also took note of the recent statements that Russia has taken a pragmatic position and that the brotherhood and friendship rhetoric gives way to purely partner relations. "We can be simply partners. I am not against it"...
24 Jan 2019
Lukashenko: 2030 Agenda goals were set in Belarus long before document's adoption Lukashenko: 2030 Agenda goals were set in Belarus long before document's adoption
"All the achievements in healthcare, education, food safety, gender equality, respect for the environment, support for low-income households are widely recognized and are an essential part of the global goals which are taken into account when the progress of our state is assessed"...
24 Jan 2019
Shchetkina: Belarus’ architecture for achieving SDGs is praised by many countries Shchetkina: Belarus’ architecture for achieving SDGs is praised by many countries
According to the prime minister, the issues of implementing the UN agenda and achieving the SDGs are an important government priority and are in the center of attention of the Council of Ministers...
22 Jan 2019
Makei: Belarus has its own school of diplomacy Makei: Belarus has its own school of diplomacy
“Belarus has its own school of diplomacy. Belarusian State University runs a major in international relations to train future Belarusian diplomats, and this speaks volumes. This is actually our diplomatic academy”...
22 Jan 2019
Opinion: 2019 IBU Open European Championships will help Raubichi raise its international profile Opinion: 2019 IBU Open European Championships will help Raubichi raise its international profile
"We hope that, thanks to the efforts of Belarus Biathlon Federation, Raubichi will welcome more world championships and cups. Hosting the 2019 IBU Open European Championships, good feedback from teams will help secure this goal"...
22 Jan 2019
Belarus urged to promote tourism more actively Belarus urged to promote tourism more actively
“It is high time for travel agencies to advertise Belarus more in India. If my compatriots learn more about your country, they will come to visit,” Ambassador Sangeeta Bahadur said...
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