Events

Makei against linking Belarus’ position on Ukraine to its relations with EU
"Belarus’ position on Ukraine has been clearly outlined before and is aimed, first of all, at putting an end to the conflict in this brotherly country as soon as possible"...

Hope for Latvia to find suitable Belarus-EU dialogue format
The Belarusian Foreign Minister mentioned positive dynamics of Belarus-Latvia relations and pointed out that the majority of the agreements reached by the ministries and agencies are being fulfilled...

Belarus, Pakistan to set up business council in 2015
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a presentation of trade, economic and investment potential of Belarus, which was attended by representatives of the business community of the region...

Lukashenko: Belarus is open to a constructive dialogue with NATO
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that even in such complicated external conditions Belarus will not abandon its peace-loving foreign policy and will continue safeguarding its interests...

Belarus, Serbia sign roadmap for cooperation
The document was signed following the eighth meeting of the intergovernmental Belarusian-Serbian commission for trade and economic cooperation...

Myasnikovich: Unified legislation should secure integration in the Eurasian Economic Union
"The Treaty has been signed while the national laws are left unchanged. There are no fundamental disagreements but integration should be secured by modern legislation. We should get closer to each other instead of walking in parallel"...

Lukashenko wants restrictions on Belarus-EBRD cooperation removed
"I would like to ask the EBRD to consider removing all restrictions on cooperation with Belarus, in particular with regard to state-owned enterprises, once they finish examining the situation in our country"...

EBRD President satisfied with joint projects with Belarus
“The parties discussed the state and prospects of the implementation of the EBRD Strategy for Belarus as well as further steps to strengthen mutual cooperation"...

Belarus ready to develop partnership with China in context of Eurasian integration
“I am convinced that we will open a new page in the development of bilateral relations”...

Flexible economy tuning in Belarus government action program for 2015
Concrete prompt measures will be taken to help Belarusian companies and their workers to adapt to rapidly changing foreign economic conditions and secure the priorities the head of state has set for the government...

Belarus to attend OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna
The preparations for the annual conference to be held in Helsinki dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Helsinki process was supposed to be the main item on the agenda of the OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna (Austria) on 19-20 February...

Sweden’s social services interested in Vitebsk rehabilitation practices
"Sweden is interested in the activity of day-care centers for disabled people operating at territorial centers of social services and the organization of labor workshops"...

Gomel Oblast to host Ukrainian journalists 17-18 February
The delegation will comprise about 30 journalists representing nationwide and regional TV channels and printed sources...

Francysk Skaryna medals awarded to public figures of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Moldova
The medals have been presented in recognition of the significant contribution to closer cultural and humanitarian ties and to the development of international cooperation in information and publishing...

Karyagin: Great prospects for Belarus-Russia interregional cooperation
"All regions of Russia have their own technical and economic specifics. So do Belarusian regions. Therefore, for the development of interregional cooperation, it is necessary to know the advantages and disadvantages of the regions”...

Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Lithuania
Alexander Lukashenko expressed confidence that traditionally good-neighborly relations between the two countries will be vigorously developing...

Lukashenko: Tax benefits only for priority industries
“We should proceed from the fact that all economic operators should be provided with equal terms. An exception can be made only for priority industries that are of great interest to the state"...

Foreign Minister of Iran to visit Belarus 16-18 February
It is planned that the Foreign Ministers of the two countries will hold talks in Minsk on 17 February...

Lukashenko says Belarus’ position on Ukraine will be needed in future
“I want you to understand that we did not advertise it, but expressed our proposals and our position on the talks"...

Belarus’ embassy intensifies efforts for stronger interregional ties with France
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to France Pavel Latushko said as he spoke at the first meeting of the Belarusian-French commission on economic cooperation...