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Myasnikovich suggests using national currencies in Belarus-Russia mutual settlements
"As an important step towards the de-dollarization of mutual settlements it seems obvious that we should start setting prices in contracts in national currencies, both at the level of governments and also state-owned companies,” Mikhail Myasnikovich said...

Call to address current issues in common industrial policy in Union State
“We have a lot of integration agencies, but no equal rights for work in the common economic space. I believe that the Union State Permanent Committee will take a more active part in addressing these issues,” Mikhail Myasnikovich said...

Belarus, Moscow set to boost trade to $5bn
Andrei Kobyakov pointed out that the trade and economic relations with Moscow are multifaceted and of many dimensions. Despite last year’s decline, the trade is still quite good...

Belarus, IAEA discuss assessment and expert missions
Belarus and Russia support the IAEA's activities in all the main areas of technical cooperation: nuclear energy, nuclear and radiation safety, nuclear medicine, and non-power uses of nuclear technology...

Moscow mayor thanks Belarusian food producers for aid during sanctions
Sergei Sobyanin underlined that Moscow and Belarus are not competitors, their economies complement each other and help each other out at most difficult times...

$23bn worth of farming equipment produced in Belarus over past eight years
Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vladimir Semashko said at the opening of the international specialized expo Belagro 2016...

Matviyenko: Cooperation between regions of Belarus, Russia is growing
Valentina Matviyenko pointed out that the interregional cooperation is gaining momentum. It is growing and becoming more fruitful, pragmatic and result-driven...

Semashko, Miller discuss Belarus-Russia cooperation in gas sector
The sides discussed topical issues of cooperation in the gas sector. It was noted that Gazprom fulfills all obligations regarding the reliable gas supply to Belarus in the volumes demanded by Belarusian consumers. Besides, Gazprom ensures a stable level of transit of Russian gas...

Myasnikovich expects $300m worth of contracts from Forum of Regions
“In addition to 39 agreements that are planned for adoption there is a huge commercial component. We believe that at least $300 million worth of export and import contracts will be signed,” the Speaker said...

Belarus, Russia to keep indicative planning in food trade
“We like fulfilling our food delivery plans. We deliver as much goods to the Russian market as we agreed,” stressed Leonid Zayats...

Joint projects with Belarus discussed in China
“We need to move more actively towards the policy of integration of economies, create a common market, approximate economic regulators, encourage rational deployment of manufacturing facilities", Vladimir Zinovsky emphasized...

Belarus, Kyrgyzstan hope to restore mutual trade level
“We are together in the Eurasian Economic Union. We are happy to see that Kyrgyzstan has joined it. These advantages should be used to the maximum,” the Belarusian head of government said...

Belarus invites Japan to more actively explore economic cooperation opportunities
“We would very much like Belarus to become a worthy and reliable partner of Japan in the Eastern Europe region,” said Vasily Matyushevsky...

Belarusian construction companies ready to implement projects in the Philippines
“On 22 May, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relations with the Philippines. We hope that the next several decades will be marked by more active cooperation in politics, trade and economy,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko: Japan’s technological, economic experience will be useful for Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader believes that the countries should learn more about each other, including in business and politics...

CIS Council of Heads of Supreme Financial Audit Agencies to meet in Minsk on 7-8 June
The session will focus on the role of supreme financial audit agencies of the CIS member states in ensuring the economic security: modern approaches, new prospects and opportunities, adaptation of changes...

Minsk to host Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions on 7-8 June
A decision was taken to co-locate Belagro 2016 expo with the Forum of Regions this year. It will be held at the premises of Minsk 1 Airport and will bring together more than 500 companies from 20 countries...

Foreign experts study Belarus’ experience in NPP construction licensing and supervision
The experience was exchanged at the seminar, Support and Assistance in Enhancing the Potential of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry/Gosatomnadzor in Licensing and Supervising the Construction of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant...

Opportunities for investment cooperation with Belarus presented in Spain
Spanish businessmen were briefed about the investment climate and the legislation regulating the activities of foreign companies and investors in Belarus...

Belgospishcheprom eyeing markets of Thailand, New Zealand
"Post-Soviet countries are our key markets. Russia and Ukraine are major importers of our products. Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan also receive a significant share of our exports. The supplies to Azerbaijan are growing. Today we sell our products to other regions as well,” Alexander Zabello said...