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4 Feb 2016
Batura: Sister-city relations are becoming a solid basis for boosting exports Batura: Sister-city relations are becoming a solid basis for boosting exports
“The sister-city movement is acquiring special significance in the contemporary context and promotes expansion of bilateral economic relations. That is why we focus our efforts on expanding sister-city relations with other states”...
4 Feb 2016
Lebedev: Belarus-Russia relations underpin cooperation in CIS Lebedev: Belarus-Russia relations underpin cooperation in CIS
Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee, CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev said after his meeting with Belarusian Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov...
4 Feb 2016
Kochanova: Belarus’ media market is big enough for people to get objective information Kochanova: Belarus’ media market is big enough for people to get objective information
"There are quite a big number of media companies in Belarus, and it is important that the media provide unbiased information to the audience"...
4 Feb 2016
Belarus ready to assist Europe in battle against drugs Belarus ready to assist Europe in battle against drugs
Chairman of the State Forensics Committee of Belarus Andrei Shved told...
3 Feb 2016
Belarus earns 81 Olympic licenses Belarus earns 81 Olympic licenses
First Vice President of Belarus’ National Olympic Committee Maxim Ryzhenkov said as he attended the meeting in the Sport and Tourism Ministry of Belarus...
2 Feb 2016
Petrishenko: Belarus and Russia support each other in the UN Petrishenko: Belarus and Russia support each other in the UN
"Belarus and Russia enjoy close foreign political relations. Every year we hold joint boards of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs where we work out common approaches in our joint work in the United Nations Organization, OSCE, other international organizations"...
2 Feb 2016
IAEA expert praises Belarus’ approach to nuclear energy IAEA expert praises Belarus’ approach to nuclear energy
“I am impressed by the nuclear program Belarus is carrying out. Belarus studies not only Russian experience but also invites experts from the IAEA and other organizations," said Per Lindell...
2 Feb 2016
Belarus chose time-tested nuclear power plant design Belarus chose time-tested nuclear power plant design
Milko Kovachev, Section Head of the IAEA Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section, Bulgaria’s former Energy Minister told...
2 Feb 2016
Nuclear power plant to ensure Belarus’ economic security Nuclear power plant to ensure Belarus’ economic security
The Belarusian Deputy Energy Minister stressed that Belarus’ decision on developing nuclear energy industry relies on the country’s commitment to using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in a safe and reliable manner...
2 Feb 2016
Eurasian Mining Forum aims to promote investment in mineral exploration Eurasian Mining Forum aims to promote investment in mineral exploration
Belarusian Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Minister Andrei Kovkhuto said at the opening of the First Eurasian Mining and Geological Forum...
1 Feb 2016
China to continue strengthening cooperation with Belarus in education China to continue strengthening cooperation with Belarus in education
China's Charge d'Affaires to Belarus Luo Zhanhui said at a concert held to mark China’s Spring Festival...
1 Feb 2016
Qatar to cooperate with Belarus in winter sports Qatar to cooperate with Belarus in winter sports
Dr. Thani Al Kuwari, the Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), said as he met with a Belarusian delegation headed by Chairman of the Central Council of the President’s Sports Club Dmitry Lukashenko...
1 Feb 2016
Martusevicius: Belarus is an important partner of Lithuania Martusevicius: Belarus is an important partner of Lithuania
Lithuania’s Vice Agriculture Minister Vilius Martusevicius said as he met with a Belarusian delegation headed by Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Alexander Subbotin...
1 Feb 2016
Lapko: Melbourne was the most memorable and emotional event Lapko: Melbourne was the most memorable and emotional event
The young Belarusian said she was very happy to win, although at first it was difficult to assess the situation with all those overwhelming emotions...
1 Feb 2016
Sanctions not an effective tool to improve Belarus-EU relations Sanctions not an effective tool to improve Belarus-EU relations
"Belarus has assumed great importance, and we want to be represented here. From an economic point of view, this country is a very important partner for us," Austrian Ambassador to Belarus Bernd Alexander Bayerl explained...
29 Jan 2016
Lukashenko: Achievements of scientists enhance Belarus’ international status Lukashenko: Achievements of scientists enhance Belarus’ international status
"Today knowledge plays a crucial role in increasing the competitiveness of the economy, improving the quality of life. Education and science are key to ensuring independence and sovereignty of the state, enhancing the cultural, intellectual and spiritual level of the nation"...
29 Jan 2016
Medvedev: Belarus, Russia are true partners Medvedev: Belarus, Russia are true partners
Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev stressed that Belarus and Russia have to discuss certain issues taking into account the joint focus on large-scale projects, particularly, in import substitution...
29 Jan 2016
Kobyakov: Belarus, Russia will advance cooperation in all areas Kobyakov: Belarus, Russia will advance cooperation in all areas
"I would like to say that we have meaningful contacts, communication, trade and economic cooperation, and roadmaps with many regions of Russia. But St. Petersburg is an example of the most excellent, very informative and in-depth cooperation"...
29 Jan 2016
Samoseiko: PACE wants to see Belarus Parliament in European family Samoseiko: PACE wants to see Belarus Parliament in European family
"Some positive changes have taken in PACE towards Belarus. They were primarily due to the thaw in the relations in recent years. We will not credit exclusively ourselves for this. With regard to PACE, in many ways the credit goes to newly appointed rapporteur Andrea Rigoni who works with us”...
29 Jan 2016
Cooperation between Belarus and St. Petersburg hailed as successful Cooperation between Belarus and St. Petersburg hailed as successful
"We have been working together to promote industrial cooperation, strengthen our cultural and humanitarian ties"...
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