Events

Lithuania seeks to restore Druskininkai-Grodno railway connection
"The renewed railway connection with Grodno will contribute to the development of tourism, freight transportation and will have economic advantages"...

Opinion: Price fluctuations may accelerate talks on common oil and gas markets in EAEU
"Because in the situation of unstable markets, the sooner the states agree with each other, the sooner they will ensure stability in the energy market, which is very important for all the industries"...

CIS mulling over virtual museum of cultural heritage
The project is meant to put together all tangible cultural heritage of the CIS member states in a single virtual museum on the internet that will showcase the most interesting sites and items from the cultural heritage...

Belarus accedes to Marrakesh treaty
The document intends to facilitate access of blind and visually impaired persons to cultural and other information, to develop international inter-library cooperation and popularize works of Belarusian authors...

WB approves €90m package to help Belarus tackle COVID-19
"The project will address the healthcare system’s immediate needs for medical equipment, supplies, and training to treat severe cases of COVID-19, including through provision of modern ventilators, pain medication, and antibiotics, as well as personal protective equipment for health workers"...

CIS universities to hold video conference to discuss COVID-19 impact on national economies
"Only together can the CIS countries successfully address the emerging unprecedented challenges. For this purpose, it is necessary to make a greater use of available opportunities, monitor and exchange operational information on the epidemiological situaiton"...

IMF-Belarus talks on rapid financing continue
Depending on the terms of access to the IMF’s Rapid Financing Instrument, Belarus may claim the equivalent of roughly $900 million...

Belarus' ambassador presents credentials to Moldova president
"Trade and economic cooperation was named a priority area in the Belarusian-Moldovan cooperation"...

CSTO Ministerial Council to hold video conference on 26 May
"The foreign ministers will review the state and prospects of the international and regional situation and its impact on the security of the CSTO member states, the cooperation of the CSTO with the CIS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization"...

Pope Francis appoints Ante Jozic Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus
Croatian bishop, archbishop Ante Jozic will replace head of the diplomatic representation of the Holy See in Belarus Gabor Pinter who has been appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Honduras...

Draft law on Tax Code amendments to be sent to Belarusian Parliament in 2020
According to Dmitry Kiyko, the draft law suggests, in particular, adjusting some rates of the state duty, the procedures of its collection and return when applying to the court...

World Bank to lend €100m to Belarus for higher education system modernization
Thanks to the project Belarusian universities and colleges will have opportunities to participate more actively in international programs and initiatives...

Amendments planned to EAEU Customs Code
The Belarusian customs will submit the country’s initiatives to the Eurasian Economic Commission before 1 August 2020...

Preparations for second regional forum in Great Stone discussed
Nikolai Snopkov emphasized Belarus’ focus on trade, economic and investment cooperation with China...

USA allocates $1.7m to support Belarus’ response to COVID-19
The financial assistance is intended for the healthcare sector, including the preparation of laboratory systems, strengthening the detection of coronavirus cases...

Scientific council for coronavirus being set up at IAAS
"We are currently setting up the scientific council for coronavirus at the International Association of Academies of Sciences. Some academies of sciences have already sent their proposals regarding comprehensive strategic solutions for working in unfavorable conditions"...

Belarus, Ireland discuss cooperation in financial organizations amid COVID-19
The ministers expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral trade and economic cooperation in 2019 and discussed the ways to foster it in the future...

Lukashenko signs decree to increase support for some population groups
In line with the decree, starting from 1 January 2021, if a woman gives birth to four kids, her maternity leave will be included in her employment history provided that the maternity leave does not exceed 12 years in total (9 years now)...

Minsk expected to host EAEU summit in autumn
"Taking into account the presidency of Belarus in the EAEU, I very much look forward to a meeting of the EAEU heads of state in a face-to-face format and would suggest that it be held in Minsk at a time convenient for you"...

Putin: Common gas transit tariff in EAEU possible only with common budget, taxation
"In the meantime, gas prices should be based on market terms, take into account the costs and investments of suppliers, and ensure a reasonable rate of return on the capital invested in production. It is a common world practice"...