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1 Jun 2016
All conditions created in Belarus for comfortable life of people of any ethnic origin All conditions created in Belarus for comfortable life of people of any ethnic origin
Igor Lyakishev, chairman of the Grodno regional office of the public association Russian Society, told media ahead of the 11th Festival of National Cultures in Grodno...
31 May 2016
Belarus’ emergency prevention system hailed Belarus’ emergency prevention system hailed
Head of the strategic support department of the UN Development Program in Belarus Vyacheslav Shelegeiko told...
31 May 2016
Lukashenko urges to create equal economic conditions, lift barriers in EEU Lukashenko urges to create equal economic conditions, lift barriers in EEU
“It is essential to eliminate internal exemptions and restrictions in mutual trade. No matter how our union is being developed (initially there was the Customs Union, then the Single Economic Space, and, finally, the Eurasian Economic Union), the number of these exemptions and restrictions has not changed"...
31 May 2016
Belarusian nuclear power plant project honors all international commitments Belarusian nuclear power plant project honors all international commitments
"We set a high value on the open implementation of our project and honor all the international commitments in that regard. Belarus closely cooperates with the IAEA. The agency is supposed to send seven missions before the first reactor goes operational"...
30 May 2016
Belarusian nuclear power plant lauded as exemplary project Belarusian nuclear power plant lauded as exemplary project
Alexander Merten, President of Rusatom International Network, said at the international forum Atomexpo in Moscow...
30 May 2016
Simpler visa formalities for Belarus’ tighter cooperation with foreign businessmen Simpler visa formalities for Belarus’ tighter cooperation with foreign businessmen
Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Valentin Rybakov pointed out that foreigners sometimes complain that getting a visa at the airport takes too much time...
30 May 2016
Belarus eager to join WTO on terms no worse than those offered to Russia Belarus eager to join WTO on terms no worse than those offered to Russia
Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Matyushevsky said...
27 May 2016
Belarus, Azerbaijan steadily expand cooperation in science, services sector Belarus, Azerbaijan steadily expand cooperation in science, services sector
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Belarus Isfandiar Vagabzade said...
27 May 2016
Makei calls to stop political insinuations against NPP project in Belarus Makei calls to stop political insinuations against NPP project in Belarus
“Political insinuations need to be stopped. We need to sit down at the negotiating table and have a substantive, specific discussion of all the issues that are of concern to both sides,” the Minister said...
27 May 2016
Amarin: More understanding between Belarus and IMF Amarin: More understanding between Belarus and IMF
“We will initiate the discussion of the new program within the framework of this mission,” Vladimir Amarin said when speaking about the forthcoming visit of the IMF mission...
27 May 2016
Great prospects for Belarus-Oman tighter investment cooperation Great prospects for Belarus-Oman tighter investment cooperation
"Belarus sees Oman as a promising trade, economic, and investment partner in the Middle East," Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov made the statement as he met with Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Oman Saeed Al Kiyumi...
27 May 2016
Yaroshenko: Belarus, Lithuania can play big logistics role in Silk Road project Yaroshenko: Belarus, Lithuania can play big logistics role in Silk Road project
"At the moment we are actively studying the idea proposed by China Merchants Group to conclude an agreement on establishing a free trade zone between China, Belarus and Lithuania with its center in the Industrial Park Great Stone"...
27 May 2016
Yaroshenko: Belarus, Lithuania can play big logistics role in Silk Road project Yaroshenko: Belarus, Lithuania can play big logistics role in Silk Road project
“At the moment we are actively studying the idea proposed by China Merchants Group to conclude an agreement on establishing a free trade zone between China, Belarus and Lithuania with its center in the Industrial Park Great Stone"...
27 May 2016
Reducing trade barriers among Belarus’ priorities Reducing trade barriers among Belarus’ priorities
"Export is the key to the Belarusian economic growth. A free trade agreement with Vietnam has already been concluded. There are good prospects for signing free trade agreements with India, Egypt, and Iran,” said the First Vice Premier...
26 May 2016
Catholic-Orthodox dialogue in Belarus viewed as an example for Europe Catholic-Orthodox dialogue in Belarus viewed as an example for Europe
"Belarus is an example of the peaceful coexistence of religions, and the exhibition of Belarusian icons, which is running in the Vatican, just shows the results of the long joint work of Catholics and Orthodox believers"...
26 May 2016
Belarus interested in BelNPP safety like no one else Belarus interested in BelNPP safety like no one else
“We cooperate closely with all relevant international organizations. We are committed to do so in future," Dmitry Mironchik told...
26 May 2016
Belarus president: Pre-election promises must be fulfilled unconditionally Belarus president: Pre-election promises must be fulfilled unconditionally
"It is now necessary to sketch out further practical steps. As part of the pre-election campaign we made up our minds about what we intended to accomplish. Virtually one year after the presidential election our program should not be changed drastically, at least the main strategic points must be preserved intact"...
25 May 2016
Equal rights, youth policy suggested as key themes for Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions Equal rights, youth policy suggested as key themes for Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions
"The previous forums were dedicated to agriculture and industry. We discussed equal conditions for Belarusian and Russian economic entities. Today we talk about humanitarian cooperation. It would be good to bring our positions closer"...
24 May 2016
Mikhnevich: Interest of European business in Belarus has increased significantly Mikhnevich: Interest of European business in Belarus has increased significantly
“The European business has always been interested in Belarus because of its geographic location. Besides, Belarus is a European country, it is easy to deal with us, we understand each other very well. Therefore, there was an interest, and it has increased significantly now because there are no sanctions"...
24 May 2016
Belarus named promising market for European Union’s private sector Belarus named promising market for European Union’s private sector
"Over nine million people live in Belarus. The country has a large potential because it is an attractive place for doing business. Countries should diversify their export for the sake of becoming less dependent on external shocks and the economic situation in individual states"...
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