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30 Jun 2017
Russia interested in mutually beneficial projects with Belarus Russia interested in mutually beneficial projects with Belarus
“Russia is prepared for close cooperation with Belarusian regions aimed at ensuring sustainable long-term growth of our economies, is ready to build the industrial and technological policy together, develop the infrastructure, promote the formation of the comfortable business environment,” the Russian president said...
30 Jun 2017
R&D cooperation described as Belarus’, Russia’s future R&D cooperation described as Belarus’, Russia’s future
"A jointly created innovative product will be able to break through any barriers. Our two countries will have a vested interest in it.” In his words, programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia need to pay attention to support for innovative infrastructure...
30 Jun 2017
Opinion: Forum of Regions plays an increasingly important role in Belarus-Russia integration Opinion: Forum of Regions plays an increasingly important role in Belarus-Russia integration
Chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia’s Federal Assembly pointed out that Belarus and Russia pay special attention to interregional cooperation. Almost all the constituent entities of the Russian Federation have direct ties with Belarus. Sixty-eight delegations of Russian regions visited Belarus last year...
30 Jun 2017
Head of EU office in Belarus tells about projects to promote country’s economic development Head of EU office in Belarus tells about projects to promote country’s economic development
“Considering that economic challenges are the main obstacle hampering Belarus’ development, the European Union channels the bulk of the technical assistance for 2016-2018 into facilitation of the country’s economic development,"said Andrea Wiktorin, Head of the EU Delegation in Belarus...
28 Jun 2017
Belarus described as good venue for interaction of integration associations Belarus described as good venue for interaction of integration associations
Gong Jianwei remarked that Belarus has become an observer at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia during China’s presidency in CICA. Belarus is expanding the horizons of diplomacy and foreign policy. The diplomat is convinced that Belarus will become an active participant of the Belt and Road Initiative of China President Xi Jinping...
28 Jun 2017
Sidorsky: Regional cooperation essential to fulfilling Belarus-Russia economic potential Sidorsky: Regional cooperation essential to fulfilling Belarus-Russia economic potential
Sergei Sidorsky reminded that more than 10 years ago Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made a decision to develop cooperation not only with near-boarder regions but also with all regions of Russia. “It is clear that Belarus is now working with Sakhalin, Kamchatka Krai, Far East"...
28 Jun 2017
Optimistic expectations about Belarus-Russia regional forum Optimistic expectations about Belarus-Russia regional forum
“Contracts do not come out of the blue. It takes time, sometimes years, to conclude them. We already can predict some results of the forum as we already know that a number of agreements and contracts will be signed,” State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia Union State Grigory Rapota said...
28 Jun 2017
Forum of Regions hailed for contribution to Belarus-Russia relations Forum of Regions hailed for contribution to Belarus-Russia relations
The forum of regions is held annually. It is an event of great relevance, as every time we see new ideas, contracts and contacts, Mikhail Myasnikovich said. In his view, this suggests that the potential of the cooperation between Belarus and Russia is far from being exhausted...
27 Jun 2017
Belarus views Vietnam as reliable partner of strategic importance Belarus views Vietnam as reliable partner of strategic importance
“A lot of time has passed since then. Many things have changed but the most important thing remains — warm and trustful relations with your country. Belarus is intent on bolstering and advancing these relations by all means possible”...
27 Jun 2017
Vietnam promises favorable terms for selling Belarusian products Vietnam promises favorable terms for selling Belarusian products
"Belarus-Vietnam trade turnover can definitely reach $1 billion. Vietnam intends to sell agricultural products and sea food to Belarus while enabling favorable conditions for acquiring Belarusian products, including industrial goods"...
27 Jun 2017
Call for new content for Belarus-Vietnam business partnership Call for new content for Belarus-Vietnam business partnership
“Today’s forum can be called a landmark event in the relations between Belarusian and Vietnamese businesses, first of all, because its opening is attended by the leaders of the two countries,” Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) Vladimir Ulakhovich said at the opening of the Belarusian-Vietnamese business forum...
27 Jun 2017
Vietnamese companies encouraged to use Belarus to reach European, EEU markets Vietnamese companies encouraged to use Belarus to reach European, EEU markets
“Arrive in Belarus, make and sell products both in Belarus and in the common space of the Eurasian Economic Union. This large-scale market and logistics opportunities attributed to Belarus’ vicinity to the Baltic Sea make our projects very profitable"...
27 Jun 2017
Vietnam determined to strengthen cooperation with Belarus Vietnam determined to strengthen cooperation with Belarus
“Vietnam and Belarus traditionally maintain friendly relations. There is huge potential for cooperation in many areas. I want to reiterate the willingness and determination of the leadership and the people of Vietnam to advance the efficient cooperation with Belarus in the interests of both countries”...
27 Jun 2017
Lukashenko: Belarus, Vietnam taking relations to a new level Lukashenko: Belarus, Vietnam taking relations to a new level
"We remember the proverbial expression of those times about the relations with Vietnam ‘the distance is great, but our hearts are close’. This expression still perfectly describes the Belarusian-Vietnamese relations,” the Belarusian leader stressed...
27 Jun 2017
Belarus, Vietnam have good foundation for cooperation development Belarus, Vietnam have good foundation for cooperation development
“The things that we have already done are the foundation for the enhancement and expansion of our ties. I am ready to discuss all measures for the deepening of cooperation. It is needed to pay special attention to the development of the trade and economic ties,” Tran Dai Quang said...
26 Jun 2017
Great interest in Belarusian education system from China Great interest in Belarusian education system from China
“A meeting at the level of the education ministers of the two countries is held for the first time. The Chinese Education Minister has shown a great interest in our system, especially in vocational training because modern innovative economic development requires appropriate training of specialists”...
26 Jun 2017
Opinion: The OSCE PA session will reaffirm Belarus as a reliable dialogue platform Opinion: The OSCE PA session will reaffirm Belarus as a reliable dialogue platform
According to the speaker, the attention of Belarusian MPs is now focused on preparations for the OSCE PA annual session, which will begin in Minsk in virtually one week. “It is the first time Belarus will host such an important forum. The parliament and interested government agencies have had to deal with a lot of most complicated organizational problems"...
26 Jun 2017
MFA: Belarus ready to develop relations with Angola MFA: Belarus ready to develop relations with Angola
Belarus attaches great importance to the political and economic relations with Angola, and is ready to establish a strategic partnership. The countries are considering prospects for strengthening their interaction in different areas...
26 Jun 2017
Foreign ministers: Belarus, Russia have established strategic alliance over 25 years Foreign ministers: Belarus, Russia have established strategic alliance over 25 years
“Our countries maintain an active political dialogue at all levels. The stable infrastructure of cooperation which has been established over the years helps us find mutually acceptable solutions to any problematic subjects bilateral agenda,” the statement said...
25 Jun 2017
Belarus, China’s Xianggang enjoy close cooperation in trade and investment Belarus, China’s Xianggang enjoy close cooperation in trade and investment
The diplomat emphasized the importance of the fact that Belarus and China are also marking 25 years of diplomatic relations this year. “Bilateral cooperation between our states has been steadily developing,” said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Cui Qiming...
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