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9 Apr 2018
Belarusian medics capable of performing any organ transplant surgery Belarusian medics capable of performing any organ transplant surgery
The statistics show that kidney transplantation is a most frequently needed surgery. Some 140,000 organ transplantation surgeries are performed every year worldwide...
9 Apr 2018
Minister: Belarusian society demands amendments to Law on Mass Media Minister: Belarusian society demands amendments to Law on Mass Media
“Citizens of our country express their opinion, make their suggestions, require to restrict access, close this or that resource,” said Alexander Karlyukevich...
8 Apr 2018
Shchekin: Religious traditions contribute to the unity of the Belarusian people Shchekin: Religious traditions contribute to the unity of the Belarusian people
"Religion is one of the pillars of integration and unity of the Belarusian people. Religious diversity, respect for the history and culture carry peace and spiritual well-being for our country," said Nikolai Shchekin...
6 Apr 2018
Progress on sensitive issues in Belarus’ discussion with EU, USA detailed Progress on sensitive issues in Belarus’ discussion with EU, USA detailed
"We’ve restarted the dialogue on human rights with the European Union and the USA. As you may know, we have developed and adopted the national action plan on human rights for the first time in the history of sovereign Belarus"...
6 Apr 2018
Accomplishments in Belarus-EU relations without sanctions emphasized Accomplishments in Belarus-EU relations without sanctions emphasized
"The thing is we would like to maintain normal relations with the European Union, primarily trade and economic ones. We are interested in economic cooperation with the European Union," stressed Vladimir Makei...
6 Apr 2018
Chinese defense minister’s visit to bolster cooperation of Belarusian, Chinese armies Chinese defense minister’s visit to bolster cooperation of Belarusian, Chinese armies
Belarus is one of the first countries Wei Fenghe has visited in the capacity of the Chinese defense minister. "It testifies to the intention of the People’s Republic of China to advance cooperation between our countries and armed forces"...
6 Apr 2018
Lukashenko suggests UN-based global strategy against new challenges, threats Lukashenko suggests UN-based global strategy against new challenges, threats
“I hope this year will be marked by positive initiatives that will soon be implemented. The fight against international terrorism and extremism has been recently the priority of our cooperation,” Alexander Lukashenko said...
6 Apr 2018
Wei Fenghe: Belarus and China have become true friends Wei Fenghe: Belarus and China have become true friends
"You have made great contribution to the development of bilateral friendship. Our countries are good friends and partners"...
5 Apr 2018
Contribution of descendants from Belarus to dialogue with Israel noted Contribution of descendants from Belarus to dialogue with Israel noted
In his speech Vladimir Skvortsov described the bilateral relations with Israel as a complicated yet slender mosaic of history, politics, economy, culture, and science...
5 Apr 2018
Lukashenko about new appointments: Honesty and decency are above all Lukashenko about new appointments: Honesty and decency are above all
“The main thing for everybody is to be hones and decent, in relations with labor collectives, others. Fairness is above all. If you lack the legislative basis somewhere, act fairly”...
5 Apr 2018
Increasing control over Belarusian ministers noted Increasing control over Belarusian ministers noted
"Make sure everything is done in a decent and honest way. We have been increasing control over the work of the heads of government bodies and agencies, especially members of the government and ministers, because some people have got too far"...
5 Apr 2018
Belarus president expects new director to raise BelTA to new heights Belarus president expects new director to raise BelTA to new heights
The Belarusian Telegraph Agency should reach new heights in its development. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the relevant statement as he appointed Irina Akulovich BelTA’s Director General...
5 Apr 2018
Hope for Belarus’ participation in Syria’s economic recovery Hope for Belarus’ participation in Syria’s economic recovery
"Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus will take measures to rebuild destroyed infrastructure in Syria," the minister added...
4 Apr 2018
Kazakhstan in favor of closer economic relations with Belarus Kazakhstan in favor of closer economic relations with Belarus
“We need to pay more attention to investment and industrial cooperation, and effective business projects, including those to set up joint ventures. In this context, we should be moving towards making competitive products to be sold to other countries"...
3 Apr 2018
Lukashenko: Farming industry is business, not a social project Lukashenko: Farming industry is business, not a social project
“The growth in the agrarian sector should be mainly based on the efficient use of natural, material, financial and labor resources. The results will be the main criterion to assess the country’s agrarian performance,” the head of state said...
3 Apr 2018
Lukashenko emphasizes political importance of agriculture Lukashenko emphasizes political importance of agriculture
“If we did not have food and clothes - the most necessary things for people, just imagine what independence we would have and where we would be today,” the head of state said...
2 Apr 2018
Industrial clusters in the regions seen as major component of new Belarusian economy Industrial clusters in the regions seen as major component of new Belarusian economy
The year 2018 has been declared the Year of Native Land in Belarus. "Regional development is of crucial importance for the effective social and economic development of the state"...
2 Apr 2018
Opinion: The Union State of Belarus and Russia is a recognizable brand Opinion: The Union State of Belarus and Russia is a recognizable brand
Referring to various opinion polls, the ambassador noted that from 60% to 70% of the Belarusians approve or would like to maintain brotherly relations with Russia...
2 Apr 2018
Tourist traffic from China to Belarus may go up by 20% in 2018 Tourist traffic from China to Belarus may go up by 20% in 2018
"This topic is very relevant. The Chinese are one of the most well-traveled nations in the world"...
2 Apr 2018
Stable nature of Belarus' foreign policy underlined Stable nature of Belarus' foreign policy underlined
“We have been fulfilling our obligations with Russia to the letter. This is our vector and our strategy adopted at a nationwide referendum,” the diplomat said...
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