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27 Oct 2017
Opinion: Joint Belarus-Russia effort can mitigate damage from illegal drug trade Opinion: Joint Belarus-Russia effort can mitigate damage from illegal drug trade
Alexander Konyuk drew attention to the fact that the comprehensive measures adopted in Belarus have helped reverse the situation in the areas of gravest concern...
27 Oct 2017
Hahn expresses readiness to discuss key components of Belarus-EU cooperation agreement Hahn expresses readiness to discuss key components of Belarus-EU cooperation agreement
Johannes Hahn expressed the willingness on behalf of the European Union to assist Belarus in carrying out the economic reforms and creating new jobs...
27 Oct 2017
Belarus hailed as business-friendly country Belarus hailed as business-friendly country
"All these years Belarus has been among the most active reformers. There is no position where we would not have progressed. Our strategy is ambitious: to place in the top 30 countries with favorable investment climate"...
27 Oct 2017
Inflation at record low in Belarus Inflation at record low in Belarus
In September 2017, the average annual interest rate on new loans reached 12.3% for legal entities and 12.1% for individuals. The refinancing rate was reduced to 11% in September...
26 Oct 2017
Call for more effort to advertise Belarus as investment destination Call for more effort to advertise Belarus as investment destination
Vasily Matyushevsky underlined that the European Union is traditionally a strategic partner for Belarus in trade, economic, and investment cooperation...
26 Oct 2017
Rakhmanov: Belarus’ image in the international arena is very positive Rakhmanov: Belarus’ image in the international arena is very positive
Thanks to the activities, which they carry out in international organizations, and bilateral meetings, the foreign partners are beginning to change their opinion of Belarus, based on the actual situation in the country rather than stereotypes...
26 Oct 2017
Belarus’ leading sports university marks 80th anniversary Belarus’ leading sports university marks 80th anniversary
BSUPE is the largest institution for the training of specialists in physical education, sport and tourism. The university has launched the careers of dozens of Olympic champions and medalists, world and European champions...
26 Oct 2017
Belarus-China cultural, educational contacts grow ever stronger Belarus-China cultural, educational contacts grow ever stronger
The ambassador remarked that Belarus-China relations steadily advance across the board. "Solid and sincere friendship has been established between the nations. Contacts in culture and education grow ever closer"...
26 Oct 2017
Another reduction of key interest rate in Belarus by year end possible Another reduction of key interest rate in Belarus by year end possible
"There is no major problem with the level of interest rates on the market but the National Bank always keeps an eye on the situation. Conditions permitting, we will return to this matter. We might do it before the end of the year"...
26 Oct 2017
PM tells Forbes about Belarus' Hi-Tech Park, advantages of investing in country's economy PM tells Forbes about Belarus' Hi-Tech Park, advantages of investing in country's economy
“Some 60% of Belarus’ economy is export-oriented. We are moving forward, improving technologies both in manufacturing and management. Our major resource is a hardworking and talented nation”...
26 Oct 2017
Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Austria Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Austria
The president expressed confidence that the Belarusian-Austrian friendly and partnership ties will be successfully expanding for the benefit of the two nations.
25 Oct 2017
Diplomat: Presentation of Belarus’ regions in Russia promotes bilateral trade Diplomat: Presentation of Belarus’ regions in Russia promotes bilateral trade
Successful presentations of Grodno Oblast, Gomel Oblast, Brest Oblast, Minsk Oblast and the city of Minsk have already taken place...
25 Oct 2017
Opinion: Belarus' international recognition grows Opinion: Belarus' international recognition grows
"Belarus has become a truly effective platform for negotiations and international political, economic, scientific, and sports meetings and events"...
25 Oct 2017
Senko: Belarus prepared for commencement of EAEU Customs Code on 1 January 2018 Senko: Belarus prepared for commencement of EAEU Customs Code on 1 January 2018
"The document includes a number of innovations which will be beneficial for us as they simplify formal procedures and reduce the time of spent on the customs clearance of cargoes"...
25 Oct 2017
Belarus, Poland view each other as reliable partners Belarus, Poland view each other as reliable partners
The deputy minister noted with satisfaction that the working group on trade and investment has resumed its work after a two-year hiatus. In his words, it is an effective instrument for bilateral trade and economic cooperation...
24 Oct 2017
Opinion: Belarus-Russia Union State programs help break the mould in science Opinion: Belarus-Russia Union State programs help break the mould in science
Grigory Rapota remarked that Belarus and Russia have a promising background, solutions, and ideas that should be effectively put into practice...
24 Oct 2017
Dapkiunas: Belarus does its best to make cooperation in UN as meaningful as possible Dapkiunas: Belarus does its best to make cooperation in UN as meaningful as possible
The UN is a historical opportunity and a civilized challenge. The UN is the understanding of the diversity of our world as a source of the exceptional transforming force, its intellectual and spiritual wealth...
24 Oct 2017
Opinion: New stage of cooperation related with rethinking of Belarus’ role in UN Opinion: New stage of cooperation related with rethinking of Belarus’ role in UN
In his words, over this period of time Belarus has become strongly associated with several well-known topics and initiatives in the international arena and outside the UN system...
24 Oct 2017
Cooperation with EU in focus of EaP summit in Brussels Cooperation with EU in focus of EaP summit in Brussels
"All six Eastern Partnership member states have been invited to the summit at the level of the heads of state. Who will take part in the summit on Belarus’ behalf depends on Belarus. We are waiting for the answer, the decision"...
24 Oct 2017
Belarus, Russia urged to expand their constellation up to 24 satellites Belarus, Russia urged to expand their constellation up to 24 satellites
"It goes without saying that the main issue is financing. This is why it is necessary to develop competitive space technologies and small spacecraft, and also get involved in the commercialization of space"...
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