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20 Sep 2018
Dapkiunas: Belarusians living abroad influence country’s image Dapkiunas: Belarusians living abroad influence country’s image
He noted that Belarus understands that the image of the country, its authority is formed both by the efforts of government institutions and through actions of ordinary people, Belarusian citizens and those who live abroad...
20 Sep 2018
Zhao Leji praises Lukashenko’s contribution to Belarus-China relations Zhao Leji praises Lukashenko’s contribution to Belarus-China relations
Zhao Leji emphasized the importance of the fact that the Belarusian president had visited the People’s Republic of China more than 10 times. "Personally you have made an immense contribution to the development of the Chinese-Belarusian relations"...
19 Sep 2018
Russia to consult Belarusian police during forthcoming major sport events Russia to consult Belarusian police during forthcoming major sport events
Police Lieutenant-General Igor Shunevich stated that Russian colleagues will delegate their specialists to Belarus for the duration of the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019 and the ice hockey world championship...
19 Sep 2018
Kochanova: Mid-sized cities should be industrial, educational, cultural hubs Kochanova: Mid-sized cities should be industrial, educational, cultural hubs
Speaking about economy, Natalya Kochanova urged to streamline the operation of each company and organization. Each of them should have a clear cut development strategy...
19 Sep 2018
Belarus to draw up active longevity strategy Belarus to draw up active longevity strategy
"Our task is to promote the strategy of active longevity. We are developing a document that will outline the priority areas of active longevity in Belarus. We must ensure high quality of life after retirement"...
19 Sep 2018
US congressmen might visit Belarus in 2018 US congressmen might visit Belarus in 2018
Members of the Belarusian delegation met with the US congressmen on the sidelines of the forum that took place in Berlin this summer. The US MPs spoke positively about Belarus and expressed their interest to visit the country, Vladimir Andreichenko said...
18 Sep 2018
Belarus to continue vigorous cooperation with IAEA Belarus to continue vigorous cooperation with IAEA
"The IAEA’s technical cooperation program is an effective mechanism for implementing the goals the IAEA charter specifies in peaceful uses of nuclear energy, in ensuring the access of interested countries to its benefits, and in enhancing international cooperation"...
18 Sep 2018
Belarus urged to adopt Finland’s best economic practices Belarus urged to adopt Finland’s best economic practices
"Meanwhile, the country is very interesting for us. Some economic sectors are similar, especially woodworking industry. Belarus definitely needs to learn from Finland’s economic experience. We should work on the political rapprochement"...
18 Sep 2018
Call for Belarusian, Russian police to unite against sport hooligans Call for Belarusian, Russian police to unite against sport hooligans
According to Igor Shunevich, it is also important to step up cooperation in traffic safety...
18 Sep 2018
Opinion: TEART forum contributes to theater art in Belarus Opinion: TEART forum contributes to theater art in Belarus
“TEART gives the opportunity to promote theater art not only in Minsk but also throughout the country. The Belarusian theatrical scene, both in Minsk and the entire Belarus, is very diverse”...
14 Sep 2018
German foreign ministry emphasizes no alternative to Minsk process German foreign ministry emphasizes no alternative to Minsk process
“We also talked over the situation in Ukraine. It is absolutely clear that Germany will not forget about people living in Donbass. Ukraine needs a long-term ceasefire observed by all the parties,” he said. “There is no alternative to the Minsk process. We want to make progress”...
14 Sep 2018
Opinion: ASE Planetary Congress in Minsk ‘one of best organized' Opinion: ASE Planetary Congress in Minsk ‘one of best organized'
“I had visited three or four congresses before. I think that the Minsk forum was one of the best. Everything was organized in the best possible way. I was very happy to meet with other cosmonauts and astronauts”...
13 Sep 2018
Belarus, Uzbekistan agree to fulfill bilateral potential within 3-4 years Belarus, Uzbekistan agree to fulfill bilateral potential within 3-4 years
“Belarus-Uzbekistan relations have recently reached a qualitatively new level,” Alexander Lukashenko said. In his words, the two countries maintain an open dialogue based on mutual understanding, mutual trust and sincere desire to develop all-round cooperation...
13 Sep 2018
Extensive preparations for Belarus president’s visit to Uzbekistan revealed Extensive preparations for Belarus president’s visit to Uzbekistan revealed
“We haven’t come to Uzbekistan as tourists. I feel it already. We’ve come here bringing concrete proposals in response to demands and wishes of my friend and colleague, the president of Uzbekistan”...
13 Sep 2018
Lukashenko invites Uzbekistan to branch out into Afghanistan’s market together Lukashenko invites Uzbekistan to branch out into Afghanistan’s market together
"But we do not want to penetrate this market alone. We want to promote our products in that country together. Therefore, we can make products, including complex machine building equipment, in Uzbekistan and help Afghan people together"...
13 Sep 2018
Uzbekistan suggests joint cotton processing, oil production to Belarus Uzbekistan suggests joint cotton processing, oil production to Belarus
The head of state also said that the country has big mineral deposits. However, it is essential to use them properly. He invited the Belarusian side to take part in oil production. “For example, the oil and gas industry...
13 Sep 2018
Mirziyoyev: Belarus-Uzbekistan relations have recently exceeded all expectations Mirziyoyev: Belarus-Uzbekistan relations have recently exceeded all expectations
According to Uzbekistan’s president, the bilateral trade considerably increased in 2017. The growth in 2018 continues. “This demonstrates that we, two states and two peoples, have missed each other for some time,” he added...
12 Sep 2018
Ukraine’s ambassador confident in vibrant economic ties with Belarus Ukraine’s ambassador confident in vibrant economic ties with Belarus
In his words, there is no other way for the country as to continue developing cooperation. In 2017 the Belarusian-Ukrainian trade reached $4.5 billion. In H1 2018 the mutual trade made up $2.4 billion (up 15%)...
12 Sep 2018
Belarus shows interest in closer parliamentary cooperation with Vietnam Belarus shows interest in closer parliamentary cooperation with Vietnam
Mikhail Myasnikovich emphasized the ambassador's personal contribution to strengthening trade, economic and humanitarian ties between the two countries. Special attention was attached to the development of inter-parliamentary contacts...
12 Sep 2018
Minchev: Modern mass media should maintain continuous dialogue Minchev: Modern mass media should maintain continuous dialogue
Infrastructure of journalism has changed drastically. Such a profession as a journalist practically does not exist on its own today, believes Maxim Minchev. "It is not what it used to be in the past"...
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