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13 Nov 2017
Lukashenko expresses condolences to Iran over earthquake victims Lukashenko expresses condolences to Iran over earthquake victims
“It is with deep pain and sorrow that people in Belarus have learned the news about the victims of the earthquake in western Iran,” the message of condolences reads...
13 Nov 2017
Lukashenko congratulates Borut Pahor on reelection as Slovenia president Lukashenko congratulates Borut Pahor on reelection as Slovenia president
“By their votes the people of Slovenia supported the course to ensure stability, promote comprehensive development of the country, and enhance its authority on the international arena,” the message of greetings...
13 Nov 2017
Belarus described as special partner for Kaliningrad Oblast Belarus described as special partner for Kaliningrad Oblast
Anton Alikhanov mentioned big prospects for the development of cooperation in agriculture. The sides have already established cooperation, and the expansion of interaction in this field meets the interests of Kaliningrad Oblast...
13 Nov 2017
Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia are united in a common cause Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia are united in a common cause
“I hope we will continue developing our relations in this context because we are not strangers, we have a common homeland," Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast Anton Alikhanov...
13 Nov 2017
Vatican Ambassador: Pope has been closely following developments in Belarus Vatican Ambassador: Pope has been closely following developments in Belarus
The pontiff’s possible visit to Belarus was discussed during the meeting as well. "I can say that we have discussed this, too. We are working hard to make the visit happen"...
13 Nov 2017
PM: Belarusian government will continue to support entrepreneurship PM: Belarusian government will continue to support entrepreneurship
"This year we are making another step towards maximum liberalization of business. In close cooperation with the business community we prepared a package of ten drafts of normative legal acts"...
13 Nov 2017
Belarus’ ambassador names Great Stone park "Belarusian Hong Kong" Belarus’ ambassador names Great Stone park "Belarusian Hong Kong"
The Chinese-Belarusian park Great Stone is in fact a separate territory in Belarus with an unprecedented tax regime...
11 Nov 2017
Belarus president sends Independence Day greetings to Angola Belarus president sends Independence Day greetings to Angola
The head of state pointed out Belarus’ interest in the further development of interstate ties and mutually beneficial cooperation with Angola in all avenues...
11 Nov 2017
Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Poland Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Poland
“Belarus is interested in the expansion of the open and full-fledged dialogue with Poland which is a foundation for the further development of bilateral cooperation in various fields,” the head of state stressed...
10 Nov 2017
Year 2017 viewed as successful for Belarus’ agricultural industry Year 2017 viewed as successful for Belarus’ agricultural industry
"In January-October, the gross output rose by 2.9% in all categories of farms, by 3.8% in state-run agricultural enterprises"...
10 Nov 2017
Friendship groups of Belarus, Romania can play important role in enhancing cooperation Friendship groups of Belarus, Romania can play important role in enhancing cooperation
The speaker of the House of Representatives also expressed opinion that Belarus and Romania need to develop contacts in the international arena. In his words, the 26th OSCE PA summer session which was held in Minsk in July 2017 is a good example...
10 Nov 2017
Belarus ready to intensify comprehensive dialogue with Bulgaria Belarus ready to intensify comprehensive dialogue with Bulgaria
"The discussions, including those held in the working groups on agriculture, transport, tourism and sci-tech cooperation, show serious mutual interest in the development and strengthening of bilateral contacts in various areas of cooperation"...
10 Nov 2017
Call for more effective financial rehabilitation of Belarusian agricultural enterprises Call for more effective financial rehabilitation of Belarusian agricultural enterprises
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he heard out a report on the progress in the implementation of Decree No. 253 “Concerning the measures on the financial rehabilitation of agricultural enterprises” and the proposed amendments...
10 Nov 2017
Ambassador: Belarus will continue to provide assistance to Syria Ambassador: Belarus will continue to provide assistance to Syria
The Ambassador offered to conduct a joint roundtable with the participation of businessmen and economic experts from both countries...
10 Nov 2017
PM: Belarus may become a springboard to EAEU market for Romania PM: Belarus may become a springboard to EAEU market for Romania
Andrei Kobyakov expressed confidence that the current visit of the Romanian minister of foreign affairs would become a starting point for the dialogue between the two countries to enter a qualitatively new level...
9 Nov 2017
Belarus, Romania strengthen cooperation in education Belarus, Romania strengthen cooperation in education
"Cooperation in culture and education plays a big role. Over the past year contacts have been establishing between nearly 20 Romanian and over 30 Belarusian universities"...
9 Nov 2017
Teodor Melescanu: Belarus, Romania have good prospects for cooperation Teodor Melescanu: Belarus, Romania have good prospects for cooperation
"We share the views that we have good prospects to deepen diplomatic contacts, cooperation in various economic sectors, especially in bilateral trade, and inter-parliamentary contacts"...
9 Nov 2017
Belarusian MPs promise to take into account IMF mission findings in further legislative work Belarusian MPs promise to take into account IMF mission findings in further legislative work
According to Vladislav Shchepov, the MPs will take into account the IMF mission findings in the future work, including the preparation of a plan of legislative activities for 2018-2019...
9 Nov 2017
Makei: EU views Belarus as open and reliable partner Makei: EU views Belarus as open and reliable partner
“In the new political realities our colleagues from the European Union countries, including Romania, see Belarus as an open and reliable partner and are ready for the joint search of new forms of cooperation”...
9 Nov 2017
Belarus’ National Architecture Festival unearths new talents Belarus’ National Architecture Festival unearths new talents
In his words, in recent years architects have been showing innovative approaches to Minsk's policy in architecture and urban planning, which has formed the new image of Minsk as a modern metropolis...
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