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13 Mar 2019
Belarus, China interested in tighter cooperation in cyber security Belarus, China interested in tighter cooperation in cyber security
“I am convinced there is a great potential for cooperation in this sphere. As strategic partners Belarus and China intend to step it up”...
13 Mar 2019
Over 3,000 Chinese students study in Belarus Over 3,000 Chinese students study in Belarus
The Year of Education of Belarus in China will make an important contribution to the promotion of contacts in the education sector. The project envisages a big number of events to be held in both the states...
13 Mar 2019
Belarus, Russia closely cooperate on international security issues Belarus, Russia closely cooperate on international security issues
"Belarus and Russia maintain close and sincere interaction, coordination across the entire spectrum of international security issues. This fully applies to international information security"...
13 Mar 2019
Belarus, China sign over 350 inter-university agreements Belarus, China sign over 350 inter-university agreements
"The event has been arranged as part of the Year of Education of Belarus in China. This is the reason why it is hosted by the National Library, our main treasure of knowledge"...
13 Mar 2019
Call for online voting instead of polling stations for Belarusians living abroad Call for online voting instead of polling stations for Belarusians living abroad
There are no plans in Belarus to amend election laws and to introduce voting through e-mail or the Internet. However, should amendments be made, Lidia Yermoshina would “suggest dropping the idea to set up polling places at the embassies abroad. Instead Belarusians living outside the country should have an opportunity to vote via the Internet”...
12 Mar 2019
Call for adopting separate program to preserve traditional values in Belarus Call for adopting separate program to preserve traditional values in Belarus
“An important question was raised today. It deals with protection of traditional values and norms. An entire chapter of the information security concept is dedicated to this matter. This is to be one of the most important things to defend in the information space"...
12 Mar 2019
Draft Belarus information security concept presented to head of state Draft Belarus information security concept presented to head of state
"It is purely our own product. We didn’t borrow it from anyone. It is intended for broad domestic and foreign consumption and builds up on the national security concept"...
12 Mar 2019
Balanced regional development named one of Belarus’ major SDG targets Balanced regional development named one of Belarus’ major SDG targets
"We have repeatedly stated that it is impossible to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals without involvement of regions, mutual exchange of experience and the interest from the civil society. Therefore, we are focusing on regional work"...
12 Mar 2019
Lukashenko calls for expanding sphere of influence of Belarusian media Lukashenko calls for expanding sphere of influence of Belarusian media
Alexander Lukashenko deems it necessary to take action to expand, diversify and improve the quality of national broadcasting and earn more trust of the public in official mass media...
11 Mar 2019
Kochanova promises action on all questions sent for Big Conversation with President Kochanova promises action on all questions sent for Big Conversation with President
The preliminary analysis of the letters showed that people are mostly concerned with wages, pensions, family capital program, benefits for certain categories of citizens, state-sponsored housing construction, compensation for cash deposits of the Soviet period...
11 Mar 2019
Belarus’ representative at Eurovision 2019 on her strong sides Belarus’ representative at Eurovision 2019 on her strong sides
“I will try to stun European viewers with my charisma, attitude, energy, and a trendy and catchy song. I am convinced that I will be able to make it to the final and perform well. Now the preparation for the show is in full swing,” the singer said...
11 Mar 2019
Minskers to be encouraged to move to satellite towns Minskers to be encouraged to move to satellite towns
Anatoly Sivak emphasized that the government is not going to impose restrictions to ease burden on the capital city. Quite the opposite, it seeks to offer incentives to people to motivate them to relocate to satellite towns...
5 Mar 2019
Belarusfilm studio ready for big international projects Belarusfilm studio ready for big international projects
According to Vladimir Karathevsky, Belarusfilm studio is now experiencing a renaissance after large-scale renovations and is ready to work on big projects. It has much to offer and is ready to provide its facilities to all those interested...
5 Mar 2019
Belarus wants more progress in fulfilling agreements in integration projects Belarus wants more progress in fulfilling agreements in integration projects
Top on the agenda in Belarus is cooperation with Russia within the framework of the Union State...
5 Mar 2019
FM says Belarus ready to sign key documents with EU, urges some action FM says Belarus ready to sign key documents with EU, urges some action
Speaking about the visa facilitation agreement Vladimir Makei noted that Belarus is ready to sign the document. However, the EU partners tie this agreement with the one on readmission...
5 Mar 2019
Lukashenko: Ice in Belarus-EU relations has not melted away Lukashenko: Ice in Belarus-EU relations has not melted away
Alexander Lukashenko called the signing of the Partnership Priorities Agreement and the readmission and visa facilitation agreement with the EU among the overriding goals in cooperation with the European Union...
5 Mar 2019
Belarus’ foreign policy needs balance between west, east Belarus’ foreign policy needs balance between west, east
"We need to actively promote the idea of integration of integrations in order to ease the bloc confrontation. The unique position at the crossroads of the EAEU and the EU should bring benefits to Belarus"...
5 Mar 2019
Lukashenko in favor of mutually respectful relations with NATO Lukashenko in favor of mutually respectful relations with NATO
In his words, neither Belarus nor its neighbors need dividing lines. "Therefore, it is necessary to establish mutually respectful relations with NATO which would eventually enhance the security of our country. We must talk to them"...
5 Mar 2019
Lukashenko: Eurasian integration is going backwards Lukashenko: Eurasian integration is going backwards
"Many economic matters were transferred from the Union State agenda to the EAEU. Unfortunately, Eurasian integration is turning or has already turned back"...
5 Mar 2019
Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia Union State project relies on equal conditions Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia Union State project relies on equal conditions
"And the main principle of this project is the creation of equal conditions for our compatriots and economic operators. The principle of equal conditions should be strictly fulfilled. The postulate of sovereignty also remains unshakeable for Belarus"...
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