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3 Apr 2017
Putin: No disputable issues in Belarus-Russia relations any more Putin: No disputable issues in Belarus-Russia relations any more
“There are no more matters of argument today. We will move further, strengthen our relations within the Union State and work on improving the legal framework and the development of the Eurasian Economic Union,” the President of Russia stressed...
3 Apr 2017
Supreme State Council meeting to focus on agrarian issues, industrial policy Supreme State Council meeting to focus on agrarian issues, industrial policy
“We have truly solved the oil and gas issues. We have been discussing the agrarian problem a lot and agreed that it will be included in the agenda of the Supreme State Council meeting. The industrial policy matters will be also discussed. In the near future we will harmonize the terms and make a decision on these and other issues at the session of the Supreme State Council,” the Belarusian head of state said...
3 Apr 2017
Visa-free entry for 2019 European Games guests Visa-free entry for 2019 European Games guests
“As for the 2019 European Games, visa-free rules will be in force. Time will show what these rules will include. Such events are also an opportunity to show the country’s tourism potential. Tourists attend sports events and also get familiar with the country"...
3 Apr 2017
Andreichenko: Successful OSCE PA summer session in Minsk is a matter of national honor Andreichenko: Successful OSCE PA summer session in Minsk is a matter of national honor
"MPs, in close cooperation with all the stakeholders, should do their best to provide politicians from more than 50 countries with conditions meeting the highest international standards. It is one of the most important factors to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties with our European partners"...
1 Apr 2017
Putin: Boosting cooperation in the Union State is in the interests of Belarusian, Russian people Putin: Boosting cooperation in the Union State is in the interests of Belarusian, Russian people
“For more than twenty years, Russians and Belarusians have been making steady steps along the integration path. Much has been achieved over these years. The level of trade, economic, scientific, technical, and humanitarian cooperation has been raised considerably"...
31 Mar 2017
Twinned cities help expand Belarus-Russia cooperation Twinned cities help expand Belarus-Russia cooperation
Viktor Guminsky said that noble goals of the twinned cities movement match the spirit of the international agreements, which have been adopted and are being implemented in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The noble goals also allow fully utilizing the human potential in interstate relations...
31 Mar 2017
Belarus looks forward to international congress of Association of Space Explorers Belarus looks forward to international congress of Association of Space Explorers
"Belarus had been recognized by the UN as a space-faring nation and had worked on space projects with other organizations on the international level. The fact that Belarus will host an international congress of the Association of Space Explorers once again testifies to the recognition of our country by the world"...
31 Mar 2017
Manufacturing cooperation ties between regions of Belarus, Russia noted Manufacturing cooperation ties between regions of Belarus, Russia noted
Alexander Solovyov, Head of the Directorate for Relations with Russian Regions of Belarus’ Foreign Ministry said during the 9th meeting of the Belarusian and Russian sister cities in Mogilev...
31 Mar 2017
Opinion: Twinning movement contributes to consolidated cooperation in all fields Opinion: Twinning movement contributes to consolidated cooperation in all fields
During the plenary session of the 9th meeting of sister cities and towns of Belarus and Russia Boris Batura, the chairman of the Belarusian organization Twin Cities, pointed out that the meeting was a good opportunity to address global challenges and risks and respond to those who question the friendship between the people of Belarus and Russia...
31 Mar 2017
Lukashenko: Garlyk project has set the pace of implementing similar projects in the region Lukashenko: Garlyk project has set the pace of implementing similar projects in the region
In fact, within five years the experts have gone a long way from geological surveys to the production of the first batch of fertilizers. “We managed to keep an optimal cost of construction which is unprecedented for such projects, to ensure a high quality and speed of the works,” the President said...
30 Mar 2017
Speaker: Parliamentary diplomacy can be actively used in developing cooperation roadmaps Speaker: Parliamentary diplomacy can be actively used in developing cooperation roadmaps
"The organization of joint visits of a parliamentary delegation and a delegation of businessmen of Belarus to foreign states has proved to be an efficient form of cooperation. This helps take a comprehensive approach to address foreign political and economic tasks"...
30 Mar 2017
Belarus’ foreign policy seen as responsible, peaceful Belarus’ foreign policy seen as responsible, peaceful
"Belarus and Turkmenistan have been engaged in a constructive dialogue in various areas, including trade and economy, investment, humanitarian affairs, education, science, culture and sports. This dialogue is based on profound and mutual respect, equality, mutual understanding of huge cooperation prospects,” said Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow....
30 Mar 2017
Nuclear power plant to spur development of new technological branches of Belarusian economy Nuclear power plant to spur development of new technological branches of Belarusian economy
Speaking about the advancement of Belarusian-Russian relations, Alexander Surikov spoke at length about the Belarusian-Russian project to build the Belarusian nuclear power plant. “As a result of the nuclear power plant’s launch cutting-edge energy-effective technologies and practices will be introduced. New technological economy branches will be developed in Belarus”...
30 Mar 2017
Lukashenko: Belarus values time-tested friendship with Turkmen people Lukashenko: Belarus values time-tested friendship with Turkmen people
"The construction of the embassies confirm the strategic nature of our partnership, symbolizes the time-proved friendship of the Belarusian and Turkmen peoples which we value highly"...
30 Mar 2017
Berdimuhamedow: Belarus and Turkmenistan are strong supporters of peace, stability and security Berdimuhamedow: Belarus and Turkmenistan are strong supporters of peace, stability and security
“Turkmenistan has always considered Belarus as an important political partner, with the two countries implementing political ideas both in the bilateral format and within international organizations. The main thing, however, is that both the countries remain strong supporters of world peace, stability and security”...
30 Mar 2017
Belarus described as reliable foothold and friend of Turkmenistan in center of Europe Belarus described as reliable foothold and friend of Turkmenistan in center of Europe
“You should know that you have a reliable foothold and good friends in the center of Europe. You can count on Belarus. I am absolutely convinced that the government of this wonderful country led by its president, my old friend, will count on us,” Alexander Lukashenko said...
29 Mar 2017
Belarusian light industry enterprises promised continuous government support Belarusian light industry enterprises promised continuous government support
“The government will continue to support light industry companies in their continuous development. We will help our companies to grow,” Belarus Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko said at the opening of the 40th exhibition Beltexlegprom. Spring 2017...
29 Mar 2017
All World Bank programs in Belarus are well implemented All World Bank programs in Belarus are well implemented
“This visit of mine is also connected with the development and approval of a new country program for Belarus for the next three-four years,” Kyle Peters said. The Senior Vice President for Operations of the World Bank added that nine programs to the tune of about $1 billion are currently on the agenda...
28 Mar 2017
Angel Ganev: Bulgaria hails EU-Belarus dialogue Angel Ganev: Bulgaria hails EU-Belarus dialogue
“We believe that the normalization of relations will open up new opportunities for the expansion of cooperation. Bulgaria will continue supporting Belarus in the Eastern Partnership initiative,” the diplomat said...
28 Mar 2017
Belarus keen on expanding cooperation with World Bank Belarus keen on expanding cooperation with World Bank
“Cooperation with the World Bank has always been important for Belarus. Over 25 years of working together the World Bank has invested over $1.6 billion within the framework of joint projects,” First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vasily Matyushevsky said...
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