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6 Oct 2017
Belarus promises longer visa-free period to foreign travelers Belarus promises longer visa-free period to foreign travelers
“Unfortunately, there are people supporting and opposing these proposals. I can understand them considering the rising threat of terrorism and international crime. This is why we are trying to take care of every detail, including ways to counteract such phenomena"...
6 Oct 2017
Belarus’ accomplishments in space exploration praised Belarus’ accomplishments in space exploration praised
Belarusian engineers and scientists were actively involved in the creation of the core equipment of the Belarusian satellite BKA while the future Belarusian-Russian satellite RBKA for the remote sensing of Earth will be created by Belarus to a large degree...
6 Oct 2017
Minsk described as good platform for dialogue between European Union, Eurasian Economic Union Minsk described as good platform for dialogue between European Union, Eurasian Economic Union
The official stated that at present there are no official contacts between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union. She stressed that in these conditions Belarus has become an important platform that connects the Eurasian Economic Union with the European Union...
6 Oct 2017
Belarusian manufacturers told to expand lineup of road construction machines Belarusian manufacturers told to expand lineup of road construction machines
“Start making them. We have a huge road network. We have to get it in order. If we import machines all the time, why do we need an automobile engineering industry of our own?”
6 Oct 2017
Belarus, Cuba need to intensify cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing Belarus, Cuba need to intensify cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Cuban biopharmaceuticals, ready-made medications and substances are of interest for the EAEU market where Cuba, thanks to cooperation with Belarus, can develop its trade...
6 Oct 2017
Belarus president wants better quality of municipal roads Belarus president wants better quality of municipal roads
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko gave the relevant instructions while on a working trip in Slutsk District, Minsk Oblast. The need to restore municipal roads was mentioned during the government conference held by the head of state in April 2017...
5 Oct 2017
Kobyakov: Belarus needs to show its best at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 Kobyakov: Belarus needs to show its best at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017
In Abu the WorldSkills Belarus team will comprise 29 people, including college and university students and also young qualified specialists...
5 Oct 2017
Negotiations between presidents of Belarus, Venezuela described as successful Negotiations between presidents of Belarus, Venezuela described as successful
“The key goal — give a new impulse to Belarus-Venezuela relations across the board — has been reached. Primarily in economy but also in politics and social affairs. We’ve needed such an impulse for a long time”...
5 Oct 2017
Belarus appreciates Venezuela’s firm position on international arena Belarus appreciates Venezuela’s firm position on international arena
The president remarked that Venezuela is in favor of building a multi-polar world, mutually beneficial and equal cooperation with all states. This is in tune with the position of Belarus...
5 Oct 2017
Belarus ready to take steps to boost cooperation with Venezuela Belarus ready to take steps to boost cooperation with Venezuela
“Belarus attaches great importance to the relations with this Latin American country and is ready to make every necessary step to boost fruitful bilateral cooperation,” the head of state said...
5 Oct 2017
Kobyakov: Belarus constantly seeks new opportunities for economic growth Kobyakov: Belarus constantly seeks new opportunities for economic growth
Andrei Kobyakov stressed that Belarus continues expanding cooperation with leading distant-arc countries on all the continents...
5 Oct 2017
Hope for restart of Belarus-Venezuela agreements Hope for restart of Belarus-Venezuela agreements
“We are not starting it [cooperation] from scratch. We are entering a new stage. We have strong trust in each other in all the areas," Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro said at the expanded-participation meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...
5 Oct 2017
Belarus against interference in internal affairs of Venezuela and other states Belarus against interference in internal affairs of Venezuela and other states
The head of state said that Venezuela is now under very strong pressure from the outside. “It has even come to explicit threats military interference in this sovereign country. I want to reiterate that we are totally against all kinds of aggression, chaos and disarray, we are against the interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela or any other state”...
5 Oct 2017
Venezuela invites Belarus to partake in its post-oil economy development plan Venezuela invites Belarus to partake in its post-oil economy development plan
"We must develop the legacy of our country and determine concrete priorities of our joint activities, the activities of Belarus and Venezuela, as part of this work”...
5 Oct 2017
Lukashenko: Belarus, Venezuela should make a resolute step to develop relations Lukashenko: Belarus, Venezuela should make a resolute step to develop relations
“Our meeting is important because we need to make a new resolute step in the development of our relations,” Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at the one-on-one negotiations with Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro...
5 Oct 2017
International forum on water resources opens in Minsk International forum on water resources opens in Minsk
"We understand that it is impossible to introduce the sustainable development principles, promote eco-innovations and ensure environmental safety without close international cooperation and without involving scientists"...
5 Oct 2017
Opinion: Honorary consuls help find foreign investors for joint projects with Belarus Opinion: Honorary consuls help find foreign investors for joint projects with Belarus
"The honorary consuls have a clear understanding that they serve as providers of Belarusian producers in their countries' markets, an active link in attracting foreign investors and partners for the implementation of joint projects"...
5 Oct 2017
Ambassador: Maduro’s visit to Belarus is of great importance for Venezuela Ambassador: Maduro’s visit to Belarus is of great importance for Venezuela
"We have similar positions on the world agenda. Belarus supports Venezuela in the international arena, at the political level"...
4 Oct 2017
Ecuador ambassador: Cultural values make basis of Belarus-Ecuador relations Ecuador ambassador: Cultural values make basis of Belarus-Ecuador relations
He cited the example of the Friendship of Peoples concert that took place in Minsk on 4 October. The event has become a traditional bilateral cultural project...
4 Oct 2017
Belarus views Vatican as reliable partner Belarus views Vatican as reliable partner
"We share similar approaches to ensuring peace and stability, social justice, and we are working together to preserve traditional values"...
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