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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"...
18 Feb 2020
Viktor Lukashenko: 2020 Winter Youth Olympics medals are a result of successful teamwork Viktor Lukashenko: 2020 Winter Youth Olympics medals are a result of successful teamwork
Belarus won two medals in Switzerland. Ilya Korzun won a gold medal in the Men's Mixed NOC 3-on-3 event. Yulia Kovalevskaya won bronze in biathlon...
18 Feb 2020
Sechin expects constructive talks with Lukashenko Sechin expects constructive talks with Lukashenko
"Answering your question about what to do next, I would say that we need to keep working together, of course"...
18 Feb 2020
German companies interested in Minsk Oblast as investment platform German companies interested in Minsk Oblast as investment platform
"The fact that the work ethics and mentality of Belarusians resemble German ones plays a positive role. It is also important that our interests coincide"...
17 Feb 2020
FM: Belarus will never be friends with anyone against anyone FM: Belarus will never be friends with anyone against anyone
"We want good relations with all our partners"...
17 Feb 2020
Lukashenko on hosting IBU Open European Championships in Belarus: Financial aspect is not a priority Lukashenko on hosting IBU Open European Championships in Belarus: Financial aspect is not a priority
“The main thing is the statement of the IBU who thanked us for helping them, virtually saving them. And he promised to think about hosting an IBU World Cup stage with top athletes in Belarus”...
14 Feb 2020
Serbian ambassador optimistic about Belarus-Serbia trade, economic relations Serbian ambassador optimistic about Belarus-Serbia trade, economic relations
Veljko Kovacevic believes that countries that cannot boast abundant natural resources, like Belarus and Serbia, should focus on their scientific and technological capacity...
14 Feb 2020
Lukashenko reveals details of Sochi talks Lukashenko reveals details of Sochi talks
First, the presidents met for breakfast. The negotiations during breakfast lasted for about an hour and a half...
14 Feb 2020
Lukashenko: State should benefit from foreign investments Lukashenko: State should benefit from foreign investments
"We need to focus on practical aspects more. If you want to work here, you are welcome, but you will work like all other plants will work – you will pay taxes, income taxes"...
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