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28 May 2018
UK’s MP praises Belarus’ efforts to resolve conflict in Ukraine UK’s MP praises Belarus’ efforts to resolve conflict in Ukraine
“We highly value the role played by Belarus in advancing peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine,” John Whittingdale said. He is member of the OSCE PA and the British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union...
28 May 2018
Speaker: Belarus committed to building mutual trust, easing tensions in Europe Speaker: Belarus committed to building mutual trust, easing tensions in Europe
Belarus pays close attention to strengthening security in the region. “We pursue a policy of building mutual trust and reducing tension in Europe,” Mikhail Myasnikovich said...
28 May 2018
Muttonen praises Belarus’ contribution to conflict resolution on global stage Muttonen praises Belarus’ contribution to conflict resolution on global stage
"The forum discussed how to move from confrontation to assistance and what actions countries affected by confrontation should undertake to restore and maintain peace and boost their own development"...
28 May 2018
Matyushevsky: Belarus is satisfied with progress in WTO accession talks Matyushevsky: Belarus is satisfied with progress in WTO accession talks
Speaking about the development of the global digital economy, Vasily Matyushevsky noted that Belarus is set to become a regional digital hub...
27 May 2018
Wang Qishan: Great Stone is crucial for success of Belt and Road Initiative Wang Qishan: Great Stone is crucial for success of Belt and Road Initiative
“It is necessary to scale up investments into the park. There are a lot of parks in China; however the Great Stone park is the only one in the world. It should be successful”...
27 May 2018
Kobyakov: Belarus-China relations are based on mutual respect and equality Kobyakov: Belarus-China relations are based on mutual respect and equality
The Belarusian premier also noted that the Belarusian society fully understands Xi Jinping’s vision of the Community of Common Destiny. This concept is underpinned by social justice and equal development opportunities for countries...
26 May 2018
Minsk, Beijing to expand cooperation in tourism, culture Minsk, Beijing to expand cooperation in tourism, culture
Bilateral tourism is one of the promising areas. “Minsk can become a starting point for traveling not only around Belarus, but also to other countries. Using the visa-free rules, Chinese tourists can visit Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Warsaw, Vilnius or Riga”...
25 May 2018
Belarusian-Chinese invention patent exchange suggested Belarusian-Chinese invention patent exchange suggested
"Millions of international property objects have been created both in China and Belarus. I would like to suggest opening a Belarusian-Chinese exchange for invention patents and commercial prototypes so that we could transfer technologies according to the established procedure"...
25 May 2018
Semashko: Belarus is well positioned to promote innovations and investments Semashko: Belarus is well positioned to promote innovations and investments
In his words, the country is constantly improving its legislation; it offers a series of preferences and discounts and operates several free economic zones, and the Hi-Tech Park...
25 May 2018
Belarus hopes for surge in Chinese tourist arrivals after scrapping visas Belarus hopes for surge in Chinese tourist arrivals after scrapping visas
"Within the framework of the Belarus Tourism Year in China, the two countries are working on the agreement to allow mutual visa-free travels for ordinary citizens. Belarus will be one of Europe’s first countries to sign such an agreement with the People’s Republic of China"...
25 May 2018
Belarus ready to increase meat and milk supplies to China Belarus ready to increase meat and milk supplies to China
“China is the world's largest food importer. Experts predict the further growth of the Chinese meat and dairy market. Belarus is ready to offer high-quality and eco-friendly products to Chinese consumers”...
25 May 2018
Belarus invites China to enter third countries with joint projects Belarus invites China to enter third countries with joint projects
Andrei Kobyakov underlined that due to its location Belarus is the junction for the Belt and Road Initiative in the Eurasian region, an important element of transport and logistics chain...
25 May 2018
Opinion: Eastern Partnership initiative is an instrument to support its member states Opinion: Eastern Partnership initiative is an instrument to support its member states
"This is not an instrument to push the Eastern Partnership countries, including Belarus, towards the European Union. This is a tool to support the participating countries in infrastructure matters, in maintaining and developing the standards of living"...
24 May 2018
Ambassador: Belarus is ready for comprehensive cooperation with Moscow Oblast Ambassador: Belarus is ready for comprehensive cooperation with Moscow Oblast
Igor Petrishenko emphasized the importance of further development of industrial and agricultural cooperation and the provision of Moscow Oblast enterprises, farms, and trade networks with high-quality Belarusian machinery, equipment, goods and products...
24 May 2018
NATO welcomes Belarus’ commitment to transparency of military exercises NATO welcomes Belarus’ commitment to transparency of military exercises
"We need to promote transparency when it comes to the conduct of military exercises. Belarus is fully consistent with the letter and spirit of law in this regard. NATO reacts appropriately to such aspirations"...
24 May 2018
Goals of digital transformation of Belarusian state administration system revealed Goals of digital transformation of Belarusian state administration system revealed
According to Andrei Kobyakov, the introduction of digital technologies is supposed to make the production sector more effective and give a competitive edge to Belarusian products...
24 May 2018
Greminger: Minsk Accords need political momentum Greminger: Minsk Accords need political momentum
The OSCE secretary general expressed confidence that over time the OSCE could provide a convenient platform for dialogue and, in this regard, noted that the OSCE need to think about Helsinki-2...
24 May 2018
Bordyuzha praises Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts in Eastern Europe Bordyuzha praises Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts in Eastern Europe
He pointed out that it is not the first time that Minsk has served as a venue to address complicated foreign policy issues, including the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and Donbas...
24 May 2018
Belarus president in favor of ending conflict in Ukraine fast Belarus president in favor of ending conflict in Ukraine fast
"If there is no peace in Ukraine, not only we but all of you will feel the heat. This conflict must be finished as soon as possible. You can count on us in this matter. We will do everything the conflicting sides will agree on"...
24 May 2018
OSCE Secretary General in favor of turning Minsk Dialogue into big negotiation process OSCE Secretary General in favor of turning Minsk Dialogue into big negotiation process
"We are grateful to Belarus for this opportunity, because we are very concerned by the current status of international relations. The first thing to do is to prevent escalation of the situation. Therefore, a dialogue is just want we need"...
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