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20 Sep 2016
European Commission representative notes Belarus’ openness about nuclear power plant construction European Commission representative notes Belarus’ openness about nuclear power plant construction
“As far as the nuclear power plant in Ostrovets is concerned, yesterday and today the Energy Ministry, the regulating agency, the customer of the construction project provided data about the project to us. I can say that representatives of all the government agencies openly shared the available information with us,” Gerassimos Thomas said...
20 Sep 2016
Snopkov: It is an honor for Belarus to be Guest of Honor at China-Eurasia Expo Snopkov: It is an honor for Belarus to be Guest of Honor at China-Eurasia Expo
"Thanks to the China-Eurasia Expo, Chinese partners will have a chance to familiarize the Asian region with the sci-tech achievements and industrial potential, learn about investment advantages and reaffirm the importance of developing relations with China for Belarus"...
20 Sep 2016
Rapota: Differences of opinion should not damage Belarusian-Russian relations Rapota: Differences of opinion should not damage Belarusian-Russian relations
“Mutual relations between two countries are always a multifaceted matter. A great number of people are involved ranging from the presidents, who determine development vectors, to simple executors, who deal with concrete matters", Grigory Rapota said...
20 Sep 2016
Visit of Omani business delegation to Belarus expected to boost bilateral trade Visit of Omani business delegation to Belarus expected to boost bilateral trade
“Some 40 Omani businessmen, managers and owners of large companies, have come to Belarus to study investment opportunities in the manufacturing industry, agriculture, and tourism. This is a good chance to boost the bilateral trade and expand our cooperation,” Vladimir Koltovich said...
20 Sep 2016
Makei: Most refugees in the world are a result of protracted armed conflicts Makei: Most refugees in the world are a result of protracted armed conflicts
"Coordinated efforts of all parties concerned are necessary to improve and strengthen the mechanisms of migration flows management. In this respect, Belarus attaches great importance to global partnerships of the state, civil society"...
19 Sep 2016
Belarus described as important nodal point in Silk Road Economic Belt Belarus described as important nodal point in Silk Road Economic Belt
The statement was made by Belarusian Information Minister Lilia Ananich during the forum of information ministers of Eurasian countries. The forum was held as part of the 5th China-Eurasia Expo in the Chinese city of Urumqi...
19 Sep 2016
Belarus’ eagerness to embrace Silk Road Economic Belt emphasized Belarus’ eagerness to embrace Silk Road Economic Belt emphasized
Ambassador of Belarus to China Kirill Rudy remarked that Belarus had always responded favorably to regional initiatives. He said he believes that interregional cooperation contains inexhaustible potential for advancing interstate ties...
19 Sep 2016
Lukashenko: Being an MP is hard work Lukashenko: Being an MP is hard work
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko...
19 Sep 2016
Oman interested in bolstering bilateral relations with Belarus Oman interested in bolstering bilateral relations with Belarus
Saeed Al Kiyumi thanked the President for the meeting. “This meeting proves that the leadership of our state is interested in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in trade,” he stressed...
18 Sep 2016
Lukashenko emphasizes growing popularity of Legends’ Race in Raubichi Lukashenko emphasizes growing popularity of Legends’ Race in Raubichi
Alexander Lukashenko is confident that such competitions can serve a good example and add motivation to active sportsmen...
16 Sep 2016
Snopkov: Belarus-China relations are at an all-time high Snopkov: Belarus-China relations are at an all-time high
“We have reached an unprecedentedly high level of cooperation. We exchange visits at the supreme and high levels. Today China is more than a strategic partner for Belarus”...
16 Sep 2016
Belarus-China exemplary relations praised Belarus-China exemplary relations praised
“The sides continue solidly supporting each other on vital interests and key matters. The content of relations of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries is becoming richer and stronger,” noted Cui Qiming...
16 Sep 2016
Belarus president against downgrading CIS to fringe discussion platform Belarus president against downgrading CIS to fringe discussion platform
“It is my pleasure to support the idea of preserving the Commonwealth of Independent States as an international organization with all the attributes the status gives. It would be unwise to lose what we have gained in this period,” Alexander Lukashenko was convinced...
16 Sep 2016
Belarus expects much from Russia’s CIS presidency in 2017 Belarus expects much from Russia’s CIS presidency in 2017
The Belarusian leader noted that Russia is the leading nation in the Commonwealth of Independent States. During the organization’s inception Russia acted as the decisive factor that unites many countries...
16 Sep 2016
Makei: CIS is needed as platform for all-round development of countries Makei: CIS is needed as platform for all-round development of countries
“This organization is needed as a platform for producing adequate responses to the emerging challenges and threats, working out concrete solutions which will promote the economic, humanitarian, political development of the CIS member states”...
16 Sep 2016
Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to help establish production ventures in Moldova Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to help establish production ventures in Moldova
“If you want something more, and are interested in the relocation of our production facilities to Moldova tell us, let’s your government support us, and I guarantee that within a year at most we will organize production in your country,” the President of Belarus stressed...
15 Sep 2016
French companies show interest in Belarusian market French companies show interest in Belarusian market
"We have managed to implement a number of steps aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. In particular, we’ve managed to noticeably upgrade the level of our mutual contacts. The visit of France President Francois Hollande to Belarus and the recent meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs are a testament to that,” explained Andrei Kobyakov...
15 Sep 2016
UNCHR: Forced migrants enjoy all kinds of assistance in Belarus UNCHR: Forced migrants enjoy all kinds of assistance in Belarus
"We should express gratitude to the Belarusian Government for assuming the additional burden, additional costs and making strenuous efforts to help forced migrants, including at the legislative level,” Jean-Yves Bouchardy said...
15 Sep 2016
Construction of Great Stone park ahead of schedule Construction of Great Stone park ahead of schedule
Anatoly Kalinin said the park is built quickly, efficiently and with the highest quality standards. He pointed out that some of the facilities that at the beginning of the year were only on the paper, have by now entered the final stage of their construction...
15 Sep 2016
Lukashenko: Economic progress of CIS countries depends on depth of customs integration Lukashenko: Economic progress of CIS countries depends on depth of customs integration
“Customs services efficiently process commodity flows, help increase the number of partners and ramp up trade flows,” Alexander Lukashenko emphasized...
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