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14 May 2018
Minsk to host EaP informal ministerial dialogue in June Minsk to host EaP informal ministerial dialogue in June
She emphasized that the holding of such an event in Minsk shows the potential for cooperation in the Eastern Partnership program. "We are working on harmonizing digital markets in the EU. This is our goal. For us Belarus is an important country in this matter"...
14 May 2018
Call to make EAEU attractive to third countries Call to make EAEU attractive to third countries
“We cannot, however, make hasty decisions, especially if countries are not ready to establish closer contacts with our union. The EAEU must show it is attractive to third countries”...
14 May 2018
EAEU criticized for placing corporate interests first EAEU criticized for placing corporate interests first
"Initially we set up the union to promote economic cooperation and build a system of equal market relations. However, politics regularly interferes with trade"...
14 May 2018
TIBO contributes to Belarus’ IT country concept TIBO contributes to Belarus’ IT country concept
"This year’s forum is marking its 25th anniversary and is held during the period declared by the president and the government of our country as the key moment for the development of digital economy"...
14 May 2018
Belarus’ ambassador on trade with Tajikistan, Belarusian furniture in Rahmon’s residence Belarus’ ambassador on trade with Tajikistan, Belarusian furniture in Rahmon’s residence
In 2017 the trade between Belarus and Tajikistan made up $42.9 million, up more than two times over 2016. the growth continues in 2018...
14 May 2018
Nikol Pashinyan sees big untapped potential in Belarus-Armenia relations Nikol Pashinyan sees big untapped potential in Belarus-Armenia relations
"We need to work in this direction. Armenia has a lot which may interest Belarusian business. The same is true about Belarus"...
14 May 2018
Lukashenko: There are no and will be no problems in the relations with Armenia Lukashenko: There are no and will be no problems in the relations with Armenia
“It is very important for me to tell you about Belarus and our attitude to the fraternal Armenian people and to your state. Therefore, this meeting is very important”...
14 May 2018
Belarus seen among China’s key Belt and Road partners Belarus seen among China’s key Belt and Road partners
The Belarusian-Chinese cooperation has been steadily developing, with the number of joint projects gradually increasing...
14 May 2018
Belarusian-Russian consent on gas pricing formula expected by 1 July 2019 Belarusian-Russian consent on gas pricing formula expected by 1 July 2019
The deputy prime minister explained that Belarus is interested in buying Russian gas at a price, which is tied to the Russian domestic price for natural gas...
11 May 2018
Ambassador: Japan’s business wants to run projects in Great Stone Ambassador: Japan’s business wants to run projects in Great Stone
The presentation of Belarus’ investment potential took place during the first Belarus-Japan Economic Forum that was held in Japan on 9-11 May...
11 May 2018
Kremlin views Belarus-Russia strategic partnership as successful Kremlin views Belarus-Russia strategic partnership as successful
"The strategic partnership between the two countries has been developing successfully. Russia and Belarus work closely within the framework of the Union State, the Eurasian Economic Union, the CIS, the Collective Security Treaty Organization"...
10 May 2018
Belarus invites Japan to upgrade healthcare facilities Belarus invites Japan to upgrade healthcare facilities
The Belarusian minister underlined that the country would like to invite Japanese companies to take part in the upgrade of facilities that provide services to people with special needs, rehabilitation centers and pharmaceutical companies...
10 May 2018
Hope for larger World Bank project portfolio in Belarus Hope for larger World Bank project portfolio in Belarus
“The essence of our partnership goes way beyond money for development purposes. We work together so that the investments funded by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation could address systemic tasks of enhancing Belarus’ competitive ability”...
9 May 2018
Opinion: Victory Day is a symbol of life we received from war veterans Opinion: Victory Day is a symbol of life we received from war veterans
“For me and, perhaps for many of us, if not for everybody, it is a life which was presented to us (at least to people of Europe and thee CIS) by the veterans”...
9 May 2018
Opinion: Our duty is to leave peaceful Belarus for next generations Opinion: Our duty is to leave peaceful Belarus for next generations
“To pass on our country, sustainable and peaceful, to the next generations is our duty. We always need to remember what things our veterans had to come through,” Marianna Shchetkina said...
9 May 2018
Lukashenko: Belarus will not change its friendly policy towards Russia Lukashenko: Belarus will not change its friendly policy towards Russia
“Our policy towards Russia will not change. You know this policy, its moral principles. These are our brothers and we are not going to fight with them,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed...
9 May 2018
Lukashenko: The Soviet people made an outstanding contribution to the Great Victory Lukashenko: The Soviet people made an outstanding contribution to the Great Victory
The head of state noted that the Belarusians have always fought to prevent the history and especially the events of the Great Patriotic War from distortion...
9 May 2018
Lukashenko: We will not impose our beliefs, will always extend a helping hand Lukashenko: We will not impose our beliefs, will always extend a helping hand
"We know the cost of freedom and independence. That is why we honor the history and defend the principles of justice, honesty and equality. Pursuing a peaceful policy, respecting the interests of other nations, we will stay committed to our beliefs"...
8 May 2018
Belarus eyes joint projects with Japan in medical science, pharma industry Belarus eyes joint projects with Japan in medical science, pharma industry
According to the minister, the Belarusian delegation is set to hold meetings in the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan, to visit enterprises and conduct negotiations with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Chukan Butsu, Shionogi Pharma and Ono Pharmaceutical...
8 May 2018
Belarus president reaffirms tough stance on drug pushers Belarus president reaffirms tough stance on drug pushers
"Prosecution for drug users can be relaxed in some ways. As for the protests staged by the mothers [of people convicted of drug pushing], they are inadmissible and interfere with the execution of justice. It is not the way that should be practiced in Belarus"...
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