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Belarus seeks to join BRICS New Development Bank
The parties discussed financial instruments used by BRICS, as well as the possibility of Belarus joining the BRICS New Development Bank...

Belarusian Ambassador on how Belarus can help Kursk Oblast of Russia
“We touched on the issue of housing reconstruction, from apartment buildings to social facilities under the projects we have already implemented in Voronezh Oblast, Kaluga Oblast and a number of other regions of Russia,” he continued...

Acting governor: Kursk Oblast looks forward to Belarus' participation in region’s reconstruction
"We discussed how we can strengthen our interaction, because today we see great cooperation and trade between Kursk Oblast and Belarusian enterprises"...

Lukashenko: Key sectors of Belarusian economy on rise against all odds
"GDP rose by 4% in 2024. No matter how hard they tried to shut off the air supply, Belarus exported its goods to 154 countries for a total of $50 billion. We even tapped into 14 new markets,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Lukashenko reveals purpose of reviving State Quality Mark
“The purpose behind reviving this tradition is to create a domestic competition mechanism, whereby retaining State Quality Mark becomes as important and as difficult (or even more difficult) than winning it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Lukashenko on State Quality Mark ceremony: It was a competition among the best
According to the president, the list of nominees could be even longer, as there are many worthy ones. Almost 220 manufacturing enterprises took part in the contest, while 660 goods claimed to receive the recognition mark...

Winners of inaugural State Quality Mark announced in Belarus
More than 600 goods were nominated and were examined for the compliance with the State Quality Mark criteria: safety, environmental friendliness, innovation, technological edge and aesthetics. The winners underwent a tough selection process to receive the right to mark their products with the recognizable pentagon...

Belarus’ Mountain Wax Plant taps into Asian markets
The growth rate of the plant's production of import-substituting products in 2024 amounted to more than 115% in comparison with 2023. Today the enterprise faces no less ambitious tasks to work with domestic manufacturers...

Belarus, Serbia outline points of growth in mutual trade
In turn, Belarusians may be interested in supplies of Serbian seeds of agricultural crops, as well as in many other areas. The parties promise to formalize all proposals for mutual cooperation in the draft roadmaps...

Export of Belarusian foodstuffs to Serbia up by 63.3% in January-November 2024
The day before, Belarus' Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Vadim Shagoiko met with Nenad Popović, Serbia's minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation and the social position of the church in the country and abroad, Co-Chair of the Belarus-Serbia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation...

Belarusian Amkodor to take part in AGROS 2025 in Moscow
Amkodor traditionally takes an active part in the largest agro-industrial events, demonstrating modern and technological solutions for efficient farming operations...

Belarusian enterprises increase polymer purchases at commodity exchange
Various types of polymer films, collagen and polyamide casings, plastic containers and performs and also polyethylene bags and disposable plastic tableware were the most demanded items among Belarusian enterprises...

Lukashenko advocates progressive economic development, without drastic reforms
“Based on our previous experience, standing on the shoulders of the past generations -our giants, we continue to gradually build our economy.There should be no radical reforms!” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized...

Lukashenko to discuss with Putin second NPP in Belarus
The president recalled that Belarus is rapidly building all electric home and developing electric transportation. “If we build the second plant, we will fully provide people with both transportation and housing. Therefore, we will focus on this,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko urges to develop electric motor production in Belarus
“Another topic for the investment program is the production of electric motors. It is necessary to develop this area. It is in demand today,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Krutoi: New Belarusian cheese compares in quality with Russian, French products
According to the head of the Belarus President Administration, the production is unique and Belarusian producers are beginning to develop a new cheese making tradition...

Belarus, Russia's Irkutsk Oblast discuss new promising projects
The parties touched upon agricultural cooperation, including greenhouse vegetable growing...

Irkutsk Oblast governor: Belarus, Russian region implement all agreements
According to him, the parties are forming a joint agenda in the modernization of agriculture, construction industry and education...

Ambassador reflects on prospects of China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone
The Great Stone industrial park is developing steadily. At present, the number of resident companies is 142, and the agreed amount of investment is estimated at almost $1.5 billion...

Belarus' State Authority for Military Industry substitutes $147m worth of imports in 2024
In particular, the industrial output was record high, the head of the State Authority for Military Industry informed...