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Lukashenko, Putin agree on all major issues in energy industry
“We have discussed the price parameters in the energy sector,” said the Russian leader. “We may consider that all the major issues, including the sensitive ones on pricing in the energy sector, have been agreed”...

Lukashenko comments on Belarus-Russia cooperation potential
According to him, of key importance are programs that provide for the creation of common energy markets (relevant instructions have been given to the governments to finalize these programs), the formation of a unified industrial and agricultural policy...

Russia to continue Belarusian nuclear power plant project even to its own detriment
Vladimir Putin noted that Belarus and Russia are working hard virtually in all areas, including power engineering...

Putin: Record high trade for Belarus, Russia this year
According to the Russian leader, last year the trade rose by a third and reached $38 billion, and in January-October of this year it has grown by another 10%. Therefore, there is reason to believe that this year we will hit a new record trade of $ 40 billion...

Belarus, Colombia to cooperate in food industry
The event was attended by the director of the Colombian retail trade association, as well as representatives of Minsk Kristall, Kommunarka, and Krasny Pischevik food industry companies...

Belarus, Tajikistan discuss cooperation prospects in light, food industries
The Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a meeting between BelCCI Chairman Mikhail Myatlikov and the delegation of the Agency for the Provision of Special Property under the Government of Tajikistan, headed by Director Savzaali Nazirzoda...

Belarus’ export of peat products up by 1.4 times in January-October
"In 2022, the peat industry met the targets, ramped up peat production by 1.5 times over last year to 2.4 million tonnes. Peat briquette plants are gradually expanding the scope of their operations, supplying peat for the needs of the manufacturing industries, cement plants, housing and utilities sectors and the agriculture industry," Viktor Karankevich said...

Belarus, Hong Kong discuss prospects of trade, economic cooperation
Tatiana Kharlap and John Lee Ka-chiu discussed prospects of stepping up cooperation in trade, economy, banking, finance, tourism, humanitarian affairs as well as the development of the bilateral legal base. Exchange of visits was discussed...

Belarusian Bellegprom to step up exports to Russia’s Dagestan
Korgoli Korgoliev stressed that the regional administration will provide all possible support to the Belarusian manufacturer with entry into the local market, including with organizing direct deliveries to local entrepreneurs...

Lukashenko wants no barriers to impede Belarusian export to Russia
Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded Belarusian officials that Russia still forbids the import of products made by about 50 Belarusian enterprises, primarily food producers...

Belarusian defense technology expo MILEX 2023 scheduled for 17-20 May
Key goals of the forum include broad presentation of Belarusian defense industry products, presentation of new R&D products in the area of high technologies, demonstration of capabilities of the enterprises that modernize and repair combat equipment...

Belarus discusses international technical assistance project with UNIDO experts
The goal of the delegation's visit to Belarus was to discuss issues related to the implementation of the international technical assistance project “Stimulating the potential of technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Belarus”...

Governor: Most farming equipment in Chelyabinsk Oblast is of Belarus’ make
When asked what projects can be called the driver behind bilateral relations, the governor of Chelyabinsk Oblast said that the purchase of MTZ tractors was discussed during his visit...

Belarus extends embargo on Western food imports till 30 June 2023
The list of banned goods includes pigs, cattle meat, pork, some by-products, salted, brined, dried or smoked meat, food flour from meat or meat by-products, milk and dairy products (with some exceptions), potatoes, onions, carrots , beets, cabbage, apples, nuts, pork fat and poultry fat, cattle, sheep or goat fat, lard-stearin and other animal oils, sausages and similar products, confectionery, salt and other products...

Belorusneft’s reliance on equipment of Belarusian make pointed out
Asked about Belorusneft’s ongoing import substitution efforts, Aleksandr Lyakhov said that many kinds of the products the company needs are supplied by Belarusian manufacturers...

Kazakhstan’s MP: Belarus’ imports to Kazakhstan are eight times higher than exports
"We pay great attention to our economic cooperation. Now the markets of Central Asia, China have a great outlook and Kazakhstan is a gateway to them. We call on our Belarusian partners to open joint ventures in Kazakhstan, to expand economic ties"...

Business cooperation between Belarus, Azerbaijan discussed in Minsk
The parties also highlighted the importance of organizing events for business communities and spoke in favor of creating favorable conditions for business that would correspond to the strong ties of long-term friendship between Belarus and Azerbaijan...

Oil production in Belarus hits record high in 2022
"This year has become a record one. Oil output is expected to grow by almost 75,000 tonnes year-on-year. There has not been such an increase in production - up to 1.8 million tonnes - for more than 20 years"...

Belarus attends International Business Week in Ufa
The Belarusian delegation met with Prime Minister of the Government of Bashkortostan Andrei Nazarov on the sidelines of the forum...

FEZ Minsk to cooperate with Economic Development Agency of Leningrad Oblast
The parties have outlined promising areas of cooperation in the new economic realities...