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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...
2 Apr 2018
Belarus hailed as most attractive CIS country for Russian tourists Belarus hailed as most attractive CIS country for Russian tourists
According to the ambassador, Belarusian health resorts are popular among Russian citizens throughout the season, especially in summer. Belarusian farm tourism estates welcome plenty of Russian tourists, too...
2 Apr 2018
Positive trends in Belarus-Russia trade Positive trends in Belarus-Russia trade
"All this time there has been intense work in all directions and on all levels in order to create a so-called barrier-free trading environment to develop even closer cooperation ties for functioning as a self-sufficient market within the Union State and the Eurasian Economic Union"...
2 Apr 2018
Opinion: Union State common information space is well-structured Opinion: Union State common information space is well-structured
The appearance of the Union State media Soyuz and Soyuznoye Veche testifies to the fact. The BelRos television channel has been actively developing...
2 Apr 2018
Creation of Belarusian-Russian common food market matches Union State goals Creation of Belarusian-Russian common food market matches Union State goals
"All the regulations such an accomplishment requires are already in place. There is no need to devise more of them. Every year we agree food import and export figures within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia"...
2 Apr 2018
Belarus-Russia agreement on mutual visa recognition is almost ready Belarus-Russia agreement on mutual visa recognition is almost ready
“The document has a high degree of readiness. Disagreements are very few. It will probably be finalized in the near future. The goal is to approve the document before the 2018 FIFA World Cup”...
2 Apr 2018
Good prospects for expanding Belarusian parliament’s contacts along European vector Good prospects for expanding Belarusian parliament’s contacts along European vector
Expanding economic cooperation lies at the heart of international activities of the Belarusian parliament...
2 Apr 2018
Russia president sends Unity Day greetings to Alexander Lukashenko Russia president sends Unity Day greetings to Alexander Lukashenko
“The Russian president also expressed confidence that by joint efforts the states will ensure further enhancement of the allied Belarusian-Russian relations, mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields for the benefit of the brotherly nations”...
2 Apr 2018
Belarus PM: Union State is a foundation for integration in Eurasian space Belarus PM: Union State is a foundation for integration in Eurasian space
The Belarusian head of government expressed the hope that effective cooperation between the governments of the two countries would contribute to the further development of the Belarusian-Russian relations...
1 Apr 2018
Lukashenko to young hockey players: You are our hopes Lukashenko to young hockey players: You are our hopes
"Griffons team celebrated the victory this time. Looking at you today I thought that very soon we will compete in the final of the world championship"...
30 Mar 2018
Public safety in crowded places closely watched in Belarus Public safety in crowded places closely watched in Belarus
According to the Belarusian head of government, in order to achieve public safety, three components are needed — oversight on the part of the state, responsibility on the part of organizers of public events, and the knowledge of safety rules on the part of people themselves...
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