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15 Oct 2018
Lukashenko on Orthodox Church: Schism is always a bad thing Lukashenko on Orthodox Church: Schism is always a bad thing
"You must know our firm position that schism is always a bad thing, bad consequences. That is why we are very much concerned of what is going on in the Orthodox Church today"...
15 Oct 2018
Belarus, Russia sign $500m worth of contracts at 5th Forum of Regions Belarus, Russia sign $500m worth of contracts at 5th Forum of Regions
"The bulk is the Belarusian export to the Russian Federation. I took a look at these contracts: two thirds of them are investment goods: machinery, tools, equipment, electronics"...
12 Oct 2018
Call for wider adoption of digital technologies in Belarus-Russia union Call for wider adoption of digital technologies in Belarus-Russia union
"First, it is necessary to take care of our common information security and digital sovereignty. It is necessary to defend against cyber threats together"...
12 Oct 2018
Talks about Belarus’ financial dependence on Russia dismissed as harmful, biased Talks about Belarus’ financial dependence on Russia dismissed as harmful, biased
In his words, the level of Belarus’ public debt stays within the limits recommended for emerging markets. The country services its public debt and loans without fail...
12 Oct 2018
Matviyenko: Belarus, Russia venerate those who died to defeat Nazis Matviyenko: Belarus, Russia venerate those who died to defeat Nazis
Valentina Matviyenko noted that one should approach the United Nations and prepare a relevant resolution on recognizing the Victory over fascism world heritage and declaring the monuments to those who died fighting against Nazism in all countries a global memorial...
12 Oct 2018
Matviyenko: Competition to host next forum of regions is high Matviyenko: Competition to host next forum of regions is high
“For now, I can tell you one thing for sure: the 6th Forum of Regions will be held in Russia,” Valentina Matviyenko added...
12 Oct 2018
Belarus-Russia union hailed as golden integration standard Belarus-Russia union hailed as golden integration standard
Valentina Matviyenko stated that while the world is in turmoil, Russia and Belarus remain key and predictable partners for each other. “Our union can definitely be called the golden standard of integration, the way things are done”...
12 Oct 2018
Speaker: Union State Treaty still relevant Speaker: Union State Treaty still relevant
“The document is based on a very serious scientific analysis, and I think it will be the roadmap which will help us harmonize all national legal acts”...
12 Oct 2018
Cooperation in agriculture seen as most sensitive issue in Belarus-Russia trade Cooperation in agriculture seen as most sensitive issue in Belarus-Russia trade
“I wish that the presidents of Russia and Belarus were less involved in solving the problems that should be addressed at the level of governments, agencies, ministries and regions”...
12 Oct 2018
Putin: Belarus and Russia can raise the bilateral trade to $50bn Putin: Belarus and Russia can raise the bilateral trade to $50bn
In 2017 Belarus-Russia trade rose by nearly one fourth and reached $32.4 billion. In January-August 2018 Belarus-Russia trade rose by another 14.5%. “We are quite capable of raising the bilateral trade to $50 billion”...
12 Oct 2018
Rumas welcomes SCO’s growing influence Rumas welcomes SCO’s growing influence
“Belarus is proud that the Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park Great Stone is becoming a gem on the crown of the Belt and Road project,” Sergei Rumas said...
12 Oct 2018
Belarus ready to work together with SCO to improve food security, nuclear safety Belarus ready to work together with SCO to improve food security, nuclear safety
Located in the geographical center of Europe Belarus views the SCO economic dimension as a priority element of the organization...
12 Oct 2018
Tajikistan vows to do its best to implement joint projects with Belarus Tajikistan vows to do its best to implement joint projects with Belarus
Emomali Rahmon emphasized that Tajikistan is prepared to implement all the agreements reached during the Belarusian president's visits to Tajikistan in May and September and that the countries are strategic partners...
12 Oct 2018
Matviyenko: Belarus-Russia relations should reach brand-new level Matviyenko: Belarus-Russia relations should reach brand-new level
According to Valentina Matviyenko, the two countries amassed quite extensive experience of interregional cooperation; a series of agreements and treaties were signed by economic operators of the two states. Many documents will be signed on 12 October...
11 Oct 2018
Huawei executive: Smart security project in Great Stone in its nascence Huawei executive: Smart security project in Great Stone in its nascence
“Our company was among the first to join the Great Stone project. The project is an excellent example of Belarus-China cooperation. This is the biggest park of its kind that China helped to set up outside its border. This project is part and parcel of the Belt and Road concept,” Zhao Xichu said...
11 Oct 2018
Head of Roman Catholic Church in Belarus runs into Pope Head of Roman Catholic Church in Belarus runs into Pope
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz and Pope Francis talked briefly about church affairs in Belarus. The former said he hoped the Pope would visit Belarus some day...
11 Oct 2018
Belarus, Russia to align laws to ensure equal terms for economic operators Belarus, Russia to align laws to ensure equal terms for economic operators
The concept is structured into 12 sections and is guided by the Belarus-Russia Union State Treaty...
11 Oct 2018
Call for innovation-driven development strategy in Belarus-Russia union Call for innovation-driven development strategy in Belarus-Russia union
According to the source, science has become a productive force and directly influences economic growth, scientific and technological advance as well as social and economic progress...
11 Oct 2018
Ambassador: Sochi instructions of Belarusian, Russian presidents implemented Ambassador: Sochi instructions of Belarusian, Russian presidents implemented
“All the instructions given by the heads of state have been implemented,” the head of the Russian diplomatic mission noted...
11 Oct 2018
Russia shows interest in Belarusian-made medicines Russia shows interest in Belarusian-made medicines
“We offer a lineup of socially important medicines. A large share of the medicines produced in our country cost less than Br4. Inexpensive socially important medicines are of great interest to the Russian Federation”...
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