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21 Sep 2018
Belarusian parliament interested in versatile contacts with Parlatino Belarusian parliament interested in versatile contacts with Parlatino
“We are genuinely interested in it because work as part of Parlatino contributes a lot to the advancement of cooperation with Latin American countries as a whole,” noted Mikhail Myasnikovich...
21 Sep 2018
Belarus-Russia Union State PA seeks observer status in Parlatino Belarus-Russia Union State PA seeks observer status in Parlatino
“I think this will be a good, serious step to strengthen our positions. We should implement it this year," he said. Belarus and Russia seek to attract Latin American partners to the Eurasian Economic Union market...
21 Sep 2018
Belarus hopes for more active cooperation with Parlatino Belarus hopes for more active cooperation with Parlatino
Latin America is a dynamically developing area, one of the growth poles of the world economy. This explains Belarus’ high interest in the region...
21 Sep 2018
Belarus confident in long-term, efficient cooperation with China Belarus confident in long-term, efficient cooperation with China
“We are confident that the highest level of trust and cooperation that President Xi Jinping and President Alexander Lukashenko have developed between our countries will be long-term and efficient, and will expand with new mutually beneficial projects in the interests of the two countries”...
20 Sep 2018
Opinion: TEART introduces Belarusian audience to new productions, names, theater experiments Opinion: TEART introduces Belarusian audience to new productions, names, theater experiments
"TEART consists of two parts: the Belarusian program with its interesting experimental productions that will not leave anyone indifferent, and the international program featuring the best artworks from different countries"...
20 Sep 2018
UN hails Belarus' progress on SDGs UN hails Belarus' progress on SDGs
The UN under-secretary-general praised Belarus’ SDGs efforts and noted that this is a good example for other countries. She also expressed gratitude for the support of the UN-Women organization...
20 Sep 2018
Belarus ready to become regional center for promoting China’s initiatives Belarus ready to become regional center for promoting China’s initiatives
“Belarus should become a center for promoting all the initiatives of China. In essence Belarus should become a regional representative office of Beijing in Western Eurasia so that China could promote its interests in neighboring countries from Belarus”...
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...
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