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25 May 2018
Belarus hopes for surge in Chinese tourist arrivals after scrapping visas Belarus hopes for surge in Chinese tourist arrivals after scrapping visas
"Within the framework of the Belarus Tourism Year in China, the two countries are working on the agreement to allow mutual visa-free travels for ordinary citizens. Belarus will be one of Europe’s first countries to sign such an agreement with the People’s Republic of China"...
25 May 2018
Belarus ready to increase meat and milk supplies to China Belarus ready to increase meat and milk supplies to China
“China is the world's largest food importer. Experts predict the further growth of the Chinese meat and dairy market. Belarus is ready to offer high-quality and eco-friendly products to Chinese consumers”...
25 May 2018
Belarus invites China to enter third countries with joint projects Belarus invites China to enter third countries with joint projects
Andrei Kobyakov underlined that due to its location Belarus is the junction for the Belt and Road Initiative in the Eurasian region, an important element of transport and logistics chain...
25 May 2018
Opinion: Eastern Partnership initiative is an instrument to support its member states Opinion: Eastern Partnership initiative is an instrument to support its member states
"This is not an instrument to push the Eastern Partnership countries, including Belarus, towards the European Union. This is a tool to support the participating countries in infrastructure matters, in maintaining and developing the standards of living"...
24 May 2018
Ambassador: Belarus is ready for comprehensive cooperation with Moscow Oblast Ambassador: Belarus is ready for comprehensive cooperation with Moscow Oblast
Igor Petrishenko emphasized the importance of further development of industrial and agricultural cooperation and the provision of Moscow Oblast enterprises, farms, and trade networks with high-quality Belarusian machinery, equipment, goods and products...
24 May 2018
NATO welcomes Belarus’ commitment to transparency of military exercises NATO welcomes Belarus’ commitment to transparency of military exercises
"We need to promote transparency when it comes to the conduct of military exercises. Belarus is fully consistent with the letter and spirit of law in this regard. NATO reacts appropriately to such aspirations"...
24 May 2018
Goals of digital transformation of Belarusian state administration system revealed Goals of digital transformation of Belarusian state administration system revealed
According to Andrei Kobyakov, the introduction of digital technologies is supposed to make the production sector more effective and give a competitive edge to Belarusian products...
24 May 2018
Greminger: Minsk Accords need political momentum Greminger: Minsk Accords need political momentum
The OSCE secretary general expressed confidence that over time the OSCE could provide a convenient platform for dialogue and, in this regard, noted that the OSCE need to think about Helsinki-2...
24 May 2018
Bordyuzha praises Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts in Eastern Europe Bordyuzha praises Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts in Eastern Europe
He pointed out that it is not the first time that Minsk has served as a venue to address complicated foreign policy issues, including the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and Donbas...
24 May 2018
Belarus president in favor of ending conflict in Ukraine fast Belarus president in favor of ending conflict in Ukraine fast
"If there is no peace in Ukraine, not only we but all of you will feel the heat. This conflict must be finished as soon as possible. You can count on us in this matter. We will do everything the conflicting sides will agree on"...
24 May 2018
OSCE Secretary General in favor of turning Minsk Dialogue into big negotiation process OSCE Secretary General in favor of turning Minsk Dialogue into big negotiation process
"We are grateful to Belarus for this opportunity, because we are very concerned by the current status of international relations. The first thing to do is to prevent escalation of the situation. Therefore, a dialogue is just want we need"...
24 May 2018
Lukashenko: Belarus is neither with Russia against Europe or with Europe against Russia Lukashenko: Belarus is neither with Russia against Europe or with Europe against Russia
"For us the question who we are with is unacceptable in principle. Our position gives an answer to this question. The Belarusian people have not chosen this place to live. Hence our foreign policy, and the position of general"...
24 May 2018
Europe urged to take lead in resolving issues between East and West Europe urged to take lead in resolving issues between East and West
"Belarus, and many countries of Central and Eastern Europe, whose representatives are present here, are facing the prospect of finding themselves on the fault line of civilization"...
24 May 2018
Lukashenko: International relations today resemble situation before WWI Lukashenko: International relations today resemble situation before WWI
“The great powers that were expected to be reliable guarantors of stability are unable to agree on any major issue today. On the one hand, they talk about the importance of preserving the architecture of modern security. On the other, they do not abandon attempts to circumvent the veto in the UN Security Council”...
23 May 2018
Minsk described as convenient venue for discussing important international matters Minsk described as convenient venue for discussing important international matters
“In the international scene Minsk enjoys the reputation of a platform for peace talks,” said Christine Muttonen...
23 May 2018
Makei: Belarus’ Helsinki-2 initiative seeks to boost global security Makei: Belarus’ Helsinki-2 initiative seeks to boost global security
"It is no secret that despite all significant achievements of the Helsinki Process and its subsequent developments, we have failed to come up with single and indivisible security on our continent"...
23 May 2018
Makei: Belarus strongly feels the heat of confrontation between countries Makei: Belarus strongly feels the heat of confrontation between countries
"Therefore, all of us need to find out how to turn to advantage the country’s location in between the centers of power and to transform it from a cause of problems into a factor of development, cooperation and prosperity"...
23 May 2018
Makei: Sanctions-related issues will be gradually resolved Makei: Sanctions-related issues will be gradually resolved
“The outcome of our engagement with European and American partners suggests that all the parties are seeking to enhance the positive environment now”...
23 May 2018
Belarus invites China to create space satellite together Belarus invites China to create space satellite together
"We are now designing a new satellite together with Russian scientists. But the satellite after this one or maybe in addition to this one may be designed in association with Chinese scientists. It is a broad field for work"...
23 May 2018
Belarus counts on EU’s expertise to develop its digital economy Belarus counts on EU’s expertise to develop its digital economy
"It would be great if the transition economies such as Belarus could implement the European experience in the shortest possible time"...
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