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16 Jun 2016
Economic development, regional security named CEI priorities for coming years Economic development, regional security named CEI priorities for coming years
We believe that in the current conditions the CEI activity should be mainly focused on supporting sustainable economic development and building mutual relations between our countries as the main preconditions for regional security, stability and unity.
16 Jun 2016
Belarus calls for exemptions-free trade, common energy market in EEU Belarus calls for exemptions-free trade, common energy market in EEU
"This policy would positively affect the mutual relations with foreign countries, promote a stable and predictable economic environment, attract investment resources and new technologies to the region, and create joint products competitive both on the domestic and foreign markets,” the Belarusian Ambassador said...
16 Jun 2016
Lukashenko stresses political importance of well-organized redenomination Lukashenko stresses political importance of well-organized redenomination
“I was reported that the National Bank and the government have done a lot to ensure a calm transition to the new money. People are waiting for it. This is important for everyone,” the President said. “Therefore, it is a big event, even from the political point of view. And it should be well organized”...
15 Jun 2016
Cancer treatment in Belarus meets world standards Cancer treatment in Belarus meets world standards
Only new-generation medications are used to treat cancer. Nearly 60% of pharmaceutical drugs used in chemotherapy are made in Belarus...
15 Jun 2016
Austrian companies eager to invest in Belarusian economy Austrian companies eager to invest in Belarusian economy
Vienna Vice Mayor Johann Gudenus told at the Belarusian-Austrian business forum...
14 Jun 2016
China in favor of closer cooperation between Belarus and SCO China in favor of closer cooperation between Belarus and SCO
"Belarus takes an active part in the SCO activities and is making a big contribution to the development of the organization. The country plays a tangible role in the international arena to promote stability in the region,” Li Huilai said...
14 Jun 2016
Export promotion program expected to become effective tool in new economic environment Export promotion program expected to become effective tool in new economic environment
“Export is a priority of national importance, which is why the national export promotion program based on the previous programs, international export promotion practices and, most importantly, proposals of the real economy sector, regions or business associations, should be an effective instrument in the new economic environment,” Andrei Kobyakov said...
14 Jun 2016
Belarus seeks to establish long-lasting economic ties with big Japanese companies Belarus seeks to establish long-lasting economic ties with big Japanese companies
"Mutual trust and understanding provide a solid foundation for the development of Belarusian-Japanese cooperation in all fields,” Valentin Rybakov noted...
14 Jun 2016
Belarus views Afghanistan as new partner for comprehensive cooperation development Belarus views Afghanistan as new partner for comprehensive cooperation development
Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Viktor Guminsky said at a meeting with Vice Speaker of the Senate of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Farhad Ghulam Sakhi...
13 Jun 2016
Cooperation with Belarus in SCO’s bilateral, multilateral projects looks promising Cooperation with Belarus in SCO’s bilateral, multilateral projects looks promising
Rashid Alimov said: “Both we and Belarus are interested in active cooperation that holds a lot of promise. Belarus’ participation in bilateral projects and multilateral programs is important”...
13 Jun 2016
Belarus intends to continue dialogue with American partners to normalize relations Belarus intends to continue dialogue with American partners to normalize relations
“Our country has been making a widely recognized contribution to regional and international security in recent years,” Dmitry Mironchik said...
13 Jun 2016
Haerpfer: Minsk has become a diplomatic table for U.S., Russia, EU, China Haerpfer: Minsk has become a diplomatic table for U.S., Russia, EU, China
"Belarus also plays an important role in such a geopolitical project as the new Silk Road. Today Minsk is at the crossroad of the free trade zones. Here its historical role, which is to set up an economic trade and logistics crossroad of the Silk Road of the Russian and European Union’s spheres of the economic influence"...
11 Jun 2016
Belarus’ Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater hosts Stars of Commonwealth award ceremony Belarus’ Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater hosts Stars of Commonwealth award ceremony
"In today's turbulent world, where negative news is in abundance, presenting the humanitarian award warms the soul. We cannot live in isolation. We need to be open, to share knowledge, so that we could feel some kind of community in humanitarian space, especially in culture and art"...
10 Jun 2016
Belarus, Russia urged to develop joint programs on import substitution, interregional cooperation Belarus, Russia urged to develop joint programs on import substitution, interregional cooperation
"In the context of the economic crisis we worked alone on many of the issues. Today the Union State MPs suggested developing joint programs on import substitution and interregional cooperation,” Vladimir Andreichenko said...
10 Jun 2016
Belarus-Russia interaction hailed as example of international dialogue platform Belarus-Russia interaction hailed as example of international dialogue platform
“Our interaction has provided us with invaluable experience and a live example both for Eurasian economic integration and for establishing new interparliamentary international platform for dialogue"...
9 Jun 2016
Belarus-Russia union’s results now more tangible Belarus-Russia union’s results now more tangible
"The further invigoration of Belarusian-Russian interaction and the acceleration of mutually beneficial integration projects serve interests of the two nations,” noted Alexander Surikov...
9 Jun 2016
Makei: Stable Belarus is a "donor" of regional security Makei: Stable Belarus is a "donor" of regional security
"Collective methods of addressing international problems based on the rule of international law, the UN Charter and respect of the chosen development path are relevant for us more than ever”...
9 Jun 2016
Makei: Belarus ready to contribute to all SCO dimensions Makei: Belarus ready to contribute to all SCO dimensions
“We seek to take an active part in the economic dimension of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Republic of Belarus has well-developed capacities in industry, agriculture, information and communication technologies, education, healthcare, investment and innovation cooperation,” the head of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
9 Jun 2016
Belarus, China urged to tap into interregional cooperation potential Belarus, China urged to tap into interregional cooperation potential
Deputy Head of Asia, Australia and Oceania Department – Head of the East Asia Department of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vadim Senyuta said as he spoke at the roundtable session “China’s Economic Development in 2016” at the House of Friendship...
8 Jun 2016
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit appreciated in Minsk Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit appreciated in Minsk
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that this says a lot. “It shows that the Russian leader knows that Belarus is not a foreign land but a good neighbor. We always appreciate this,” the Belarusian President said...
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