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5 Apr 2016
Russia invites Belarus to cooperate in military, patriotic tourism Russia invites Belarus to cooperate in military, patriotic tourism
"We actively promote the idea of combining the Russian and Belarusian routes. We believe that such routes that will connect our countries are likely to be very popular with foreign tourists, especially with Chinese people who show a particular interest in this tourism sector”...
4 Apr 2016
Caspar Peek: Violence against women should be ended together Caspar Peek: Violence against women should be ended together
UNFPA Country Director for Belarus and UNFPA Representative in Ukraine Caspar Peek said at the public demonstration of the play Seven at the Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater in Minsk...
4 Apr 2016
Belarus’ MFA: Nagorny Karabakh conflict can be settled through peaceful means only Belarus’ MFA: Nagorny Karabakh conflict can be settled through peaceful means only
Belarus calls on the parties to the conflict to refrain from the threat or use of force in international relations as stipulated in the UN Charter and other international legal instruments...
4 Apr 2016
Belarusians told to stay away from foreign military conflicts Belarusians told to stay away from foreign military conflicts
The KGB head pointed out that in accordance with the 1907 Hague Convention a state cannot be considered neutral if its citizens voluntarily join the army of a warring side...
4 Apr 2016
More domestic, foreign threats in Belarus’ new military doctrine More domestic, foreign threats in Belarus’ new military doctrine
Presenting the document in the lower chamber of the Belarus parliament on 4 April, the Belarusian Defense Minister said that the strategic document relies on conclusions from a systemic analysis of the military and political situation evolving around Belarus and in the world...
4 Apr 2016
Andreichenko: Belarus’ new military doctrine has answers to any present-day challenges Andreichenko: Belarus’ new military doctrine has answers to any present-day challenges
In his words, the use of the potential of the military industrial complex and the development of high technologies will promote the efficiency and competitive ability of the national economy...
2 Apr 2016
Lukashenko calls for dialogue between Nagorny Karabakh conflict parties Lukashenko calls for dialogue between Nagorny Karabakh conflict parties
The issue was discussed during the telephone talks of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia President Serzh Sargsyan...
2 Apr 2016
Belarus advocates for peaceful settlement of Nagorny Karabakh conflict Belarus advocates for peaceful settlement of Nagorny Karabakh conflict
“The Republic of Belarus is deeply concerned with the renewal of active military operation with the use of heavy armament in the region of Nagorny Karabakh,” the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
2 Apr 2016
Lukashenko sends Unity Day greetings to Vladimir Putin Lukashenko sends Unity Day greetings to Vladimir Putin
Chairman of the Supreme State Council of “Being proud of the achievements and cherishing the traditions of older generations, Belarus and Russia successfully implement a joint integration project, deepen all-round strategic partnership"...
1 Apr 2016
Belarusian education system optimization plans clarified Belarusian education system optimization plans clarified
According to the official, the optimization of the education system was discussed among other things during the government conference held by the Belarus president. “Particularly the optimization of the structures that provide services to the education system. Those are research institutes, the National Education Institute"...
1 Apr 2016
Belarus president in favor of incremental improvement of education system Belarus president in favor of incremental improvement of education system
“We have had a rather good system of education since Soviet times, we have transformed it. We have addressed this issue several times, published new schoolbooks. Nevertheless, we still have to do a lot”...
31 Mar 2016
Union State named leader of integration processes in post-Soviet space Union State named leader of integration processes in post-Soviet space
State Secretary of the Union State Grigory Rapota told a press conference...
31 Mar 2016
Historic value of Belarus-Russia unity day emphasized Historic value of Belarus-Russia unity day emphasized
"The Union State of Belarus and Russia will remain an example of advanced economic integration, including in the Eurasian Economic Union"...
31 Mar 2016
Belarus-Russia Union State viewed as linchpin of integration processes in post-Soviet space Belarus-Russia Union State viewed as linchpin of integration processes in post-Soviet space
"The systematic interaction between Belarus and Russia in the foreign and defense policy has become a guarantee of stability in the regional and even broader context,” emphasized Dmitry Mironchik...
31 Mar 2016
Belarus’ handling of migrants praised Belarus’ handling of migrants praised
“Here proper respect should be given to the government bodies of Belarus, first of all, due to the availability of all necessary conditions for employment. Migrants’ children have free access to the education system. We are also working to improve access to medical services. Here we see understanding of the Belarusian side as well,” stressed Zeynal Hajiyev...
30 Mar 2016
Lukashenko expresses condolences over passing of Nil Gilevich Lukashenko expresses condolences over passing of Nil Gilevich
“The creative work of Nil Gilevich is appreciated by readers of various generations and has a special place in the Belarusian literature. His poetry reflects high moral ideals, love for the Homeland, and respect for people”...
30 Mar 2016
Lukashenko: It is impossible to balance the situation in Ukraine without the USA Lukashenko: It is impossible to balance the situation in Ukraine without the USA
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr Michael Carpenter...
30 Mar 2016
Belarus seeks long-term cooperation with Serbia Belarus seeks long-term cooperation with Serbia
"Belarus attaches great importance to the development of relations with Serbia, and welcomes the dialogue between the two countries at the highest level. We would like to assure you that for our part we will do everything in order to not only maintain the high level of relations but also to raise them to a higher level”...
29 Mar 2016
Surikov: The Union State is beyond competition today Surikov: The Union State is beyond competition today
"Working in Belarus is special due to the fact that this is a post-Soviet state which makes part of the Union State. “It is the most advanced formation in economic, political, military and technical areas in the post-Soviet space"...
29 Mar 2016
United States welcomes Belarus’ neutral position on Ukraine crisis United States welcomes Belarus’ neutral position on Ukraine crisis
“It is important for us to discuss matters of military security in Europe with Belarus. We highly appreciate Belarus’ neutral position on the situation in Ukraine and the fact that it hosts meetings aimed at resolving the conflict,” Michael Carpenter said...
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