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Libya interested in cooperation with Bobruiskagromash
During the talks with Bobruiskagromash Director General Oleg Korsak, the parties discussed promising avenues of cooperation, specifically the types of agricultural machinery most suitable for Libya’s climate, as well as provision of maintenance services...

Belarus, Russia lauded for significant successes in technological partnership, industrial cooperation
"Science and technology play an ever more important role in the development of our states. Faced with the most powerful sanctions pressure, Belarus has set on a course towards building an innovative national economy"...

Expert names key difference in approaches of Belarus and Russia to doing business
"When big business stops interfering in the decision-making process, you will be surprised to see how far we will advance"...

Belarus attends meeting of SCO tourism administrations
Meetings were also held with representatives of the tourism industry of China to discuss Belarus’ tourism potential and its promotion as an attractive destination for inbound tourism...

Belarus, Russia's Sverdlovsk Oblast talk over joint venture projects, cooperation in metro construction
“We have quite a large trade turnover with Sverdlovsk Oblast. The goal is to reach $1 billion. This task was set by the head of state. That's what we're aiming for,” Viktor Karankevich noted...

Belarus, India seek closer business ties
Particular interest was expressed in such areas as education, IT, tourism, and mechanical engineering, including electric vehicles engineering...

Kuznetsov: Belarusian Industry Ministry is eager to contribute to SCO development
Andrei Kuznetsov lauded the development of the forum, including through the mechanisms of interaction at the expert level, for prompt solution of key tasks in the industrial sector, and expressed confidence that this format will facilitate the interaction for establishing mutually beneficial, long-term and stable industrial cooperation...

Brest Oblast food export network expands to feature 68 countries
By increasing output, Brest Oblast maintains the ability to satisfy domestic needs while also generating surplus production for international markets. For example, over the past five years, beef exports have increased by 1.5 times, the export of sausages and similar meat products has expanded by 2.6 times...

Belarus’ foreign trade in goods at $33.91bn in January-May 2025
Based on the current prices, the foreign trade in goods accounted for 99.7% of the merchandize trade in January-May 2024. Exports came at 96.7%, imports - 102.4%...

EDB explains why Belarus’ gold and forex reserves keep breaking records
The value of gold in the reserves went up by $19.4 million against the backdrop of rising global prices (by 0.3% per month). Since the beginning of the year, the reserves have increased by $2,614.7 million...

Belarus featured at INNOPROM in Yekaterinburg
Belarus’ exposition area covers 280 square meters and is third among the national expositions of other countries - Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan, guests of the exhibition...

Belarus, Russia to launch joint project in livestock breeding
In 2024, trade in foodstuffs and agricultural raw materials between the two countries increased by 13.4%, and in January-April it went up by 14.5%. Belarus’ exports rose by 19.2%...

Libyan delegation examines Belarusian vehicles, machines on display outside BelExpo
Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lukashevich told reporters that trade and economic cooperation is the key area of interaction with Libya...

Belarus, Botswana thrash out cooperation plans
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich said at a meeting with Botswana’s Minister of International Relations Phenyo Butale in Minsk on 2 July...

Belarus' gold, forex reserves at $11.537bn
In June 2025, gold and foreign exchange reserves went up by $379.3 million (3.3%) after an increase of $215.7 million (2%) in May...

Osama Hamad names Belarus’ products that are most in demand in Libya
On 1 July the Libyan delegation headed by Osama Hamad toured Minsk Tractor Works to see the company’s product offering...

Belarus seeks closer ties with Libya in agriculture, manufacturing industry, healthcare
Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said during a meeing with a Libyan government delegation led by Prime Minister of Libya (Government of National Stability) Dr. Osama Hamad...

Belarus, Mexico sign cooperation agreement
During its visit to Mexico, the Belarusian delegation showcased key aspects of the country's business and investment potential, placing special emphasis on opportunities to supply agricultural and utility vehicles and high-quality dairy products, including powdered milk...

Ambassador: Belarus is ready to offer Kenya comprehensive solutions for food security
Belarus can offer Kenya not just food supplies, but comprehensive solutions for food security “ranging from agricultural machinery to educational services”, according to Ambassador Dmitry Krasovsky...

Belarus aims to boost trade, economic cooperation with Venezuela
"Our main task now is to give momentum to our trade and economic cooperation so that it aligns with the high level of political dialogue,” the diplomat stressed...