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27 Feb 2020
Myasnikovich: EAEU strategy through 2025 envisages removal of all barriers, restrictions Myasnikovich: EAEU strategy through 2025 envisages removal of all barriers, restrictions
"The strategy envisages the removal of barriers and restrictions in internal trade to implement the right of four freedoms: the movement of goods, services, workforce and finance"...
27 Feb 2020
EAEU criticized for lack of declared freedoms EAEU criticized for lack of declared freedoms
"The freedoms that we once declared are almost non-existent today. Or they have not been implemented in the full volume, let’s put it softly. We once declared the free movement of goods, services, labor and capital"...
27 Feb 2020
Belarus lauded for respecting sustainable development principles Belarus lauded for respecting sustainable development principles
"The way Belarus utilizes international technical assistance and grants is an example of best practice"...
26 Feb 2020
Belarus eager to become EBRD’s top 5 borrower Belarus eager to become EBRD’s top 5 borrower
In his words, the EBRD invested over €1 billion in the Belarusian economy in the last four years. A record high sum was invested in 2018 – €360 million...
26 Feb 2020
IBU: Raubichi is a great venue for international biathlon competitions IBU: Raubichi is a great venue for international biathlon competitions
All in all, taking part in the event will be 40 teams comprising about 300 athletes...
26 Feb 2020
Ambassador: Belarus-Serbia relations are based on trust Ambassador: Belarus-Serbia relations are based on trust
"The bilateral cooperation covers all possible areas, including agriculture, manufacturing, transport, culture, education, science and engineering, finances, tourism and high technology"...
25 Feb 2020
FM: Belarus deepens ties with west remaining Russia’s strategic ally FM: Belarus deepens ties with west remaining Russia’s strategic ally
"We maintained the level of the diplomatic work and significantly increased its pace in some parts. We have increased the intensity and expanded the geography of foreign visits at the supreme and highest levels. Bilateral cooperation with our foreign partners has been steadily developing on all tracks"...
25 Feb 2020
Belarus remains coronavirus-free Belarus remains coronavirus-free
"We are trying to get ahead of the virus. Updates are analyzed not even once a day, but several times a day"...
24 Feb 2020
Over 200 Hi-Tech Park companies cater to Belarusian enterprises Over 200 Hi-Tech Park companies cater to Belarusian enterprises
The Hi-Tech Park offers a broad range of digital products to Belarusian enterprises. The products are required to bolster their competitive ability and profitability of the manufacturing sector. The products rely on technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and cloud computing for integrating entire industries...
24 Feb 2020
Belarus uses all IAEA tools for newcomer countries Belarus uses all IAEA tools for newcomer countries
The construction of the nuclear power plant is one of the most important projects for Belarus with regard to the diversification of fuel and energy resources and the observance of ecological principles...
24 Feb 2020
Arkhangelsk Oblast governor calls Belarus supercomfortable partner Arkhangelsk Oblast governor calls Belarus supercomfortable partner
Igor Orlov believes that the success of cooperation depends much more on mutual understanding and sincere interest of parties rather than on external factors...
21 Feb 2020
Belarus’ losses from lower Russian export duty on oil estimated at $420-430m Belarus’ losses from lower Russian export duty on oil estimated at $420-430m
"We are going to make calculations now after negotiations with Putin and his proposal. Simple enough to calculate our losses from the reduced customs duty on oil"...
21 Feb 2020
Possible Belarus-Russia partnership to build nuclear power plant in Egypt mentioned Possible Belarus-Russia partnership to build nuclear power plant in Egypt mentioned
"We’ve discussed the matter of joint construction. By the way, it was before the construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant. We intended to get construction experience together with Russians over there"...
21 Feb 2020
Lukashenko emphasizes Belarus’ interest in direct contacts with Russian regions Lukashenko emphasizes Belarus’ interest in direct contacts with Russian regions
According to the president, the construction sector is one of the areas where there are prospects for increasing interaction
21 Feb 2020
Belarus hailed as one of Estonia’s most important partners in region Belarus hailed as one of Estonia’s most important partners in region
"We are working through numerous joint programs to support the aspiration of the Belarusian people to build a strong and stable state. Together we also work to strengthen economic development"...
20 Feb 2020
Czech ambassador praises Belarusian products Czech ambassador praises Belarusian products
"Every time diplomats return home, all their friends and relatives expect some gifts"...
19 Feb 2020
Lukashenko: Belarus, Egypt prioritize joint ventures Lukashenko: Belarus, Egypt prioritize joint ventures
"I am sure that the development of industrial cooperation goes fully in step with the interests of the two countries and helps get access to markets of Egypt’s neighboring African countries, which is very important to us"...
19 Feb 2020
Opinion: World community proved unprepared to combat novel virus together Opinion: World community proved unprepared to combat novel virus together
Having faced the challenge of an epidemic in China that could turn into a pandemic, humanity proved to be unprepared for it...
19 Feb 2020
Experts opine on impact of coronavirus on global market Experts opine on impact of coronavirus on global market
"We can say that the fight for the African continent has begun. Many companies, both European and American, are redeploying their manufacturing facilities from China to Africa"...
18 Feb 2020
UNDP to keep promoting regional development in Belarus UNDP to keep promoting regional development in Belarus
"We are promoting instruments to converge urban heritage, culture, local economic needs, environmental priorities and low-carbon development and to adapt them to the climate change with a view to achieving sustainable development and prosperity of urban communities"...
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