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19 Nov 2015
Lukashenko: Belarus will support promising projects with Serbian participation Lukashenko: Belarus will support promising projects with Serbian participation
According to the Belarusian President, humanitarian cooperation, including in culture, education and sport, is an important component of bilateral interaction which helps enhance trust and unity between the two nations...
19 Nov 2015
Nikolic hopes EU’s decision to lift sanctions from Belarus will hold Nikolic hopes EU’s decision to lift sanctions from Belarus will hold
"Sanctions are always a shame for those who impose them, not for those against whom they are imposed. The EU made a mistake when it chose not to cooperate with Belarus"...
19 Nov 2015
Zinovsky: Belarus, IMF close to signing loan program Zinovsky: Belarus, IMF close to signing loan program
“Considerable progress has been achieved. We hope the program with the IMF will be signed"...
18 Nov 2015
Shadrin: Theater forum of CIS, Baltics and Georgia aims to develop links between art people Shadrin: Theater forum of CIS, Baltics and Georgia aims to develop links between art people
Interest in the project is very high on the post-Soviet space. The winner of the first forum was the company of the Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater. Then The Office production by director Yekaterina Averkova won the Grand Prix...
18 Nov 2015
Makei calls for peace in Ukraine Makei calls for peace in Ukraine
Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said after talks with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin...
18 Nov 2015
Great prospects for cooperation between Belarus, China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Great prospects for cooperation between Belarus, China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Cui Qiming said during the opening ceremony of the expo focusing on trade and economic cooperation as well as products made in China’s autonomous districts of Xinjiang and Ningxia...
18 Nov 2015
Busko: Solid economic cooperation of Belarus, Romania will promote political ties Busko: Solid economic cooperation of Belarus, Romania will promote political ties
"The advanced economy promotes the development of politics. And vice versa, the countries with good political relations enhance their economic ties"...
18 Nov 2015
Good time for advancing Belarus-Romania relations Good time for advancing Belarus-Romania relations
“I think the two sides fully understand that it is necessary to develop trade and economic cooperation. All the prerequisites are available for it because our economies are similar and can mutually complement each other. There is a great potential for development”...
18 Nov 2015
Belarus ready for all-round cooperation with China’s Xinjiang, Ningxia Belarus ready for all-round cooperation with China’s Xinjiang, Ningxia
“The Republic of Belarus was one of the first to show interest in joint promotion of China President’s initiative to revive the ancient Silk Road and carry out the One Belt, One Road project, including to create the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road”...
18 Nov 2015
Shchetkina: Dramatic progress towards gender equality in Belarus Shchetkina: Dramatic progress towards gender equality in Belarus
“We have made a considerable leap forward in respect of equal rights and opportunities, both domestically and internationally. Belarus is among 16 countries in which the female Human Development Index is higher or equal to the male HDI"...
17 Nov 2015
Lukashenko: No intention to break down the original social state scheme in Belarus Lukashenko: No intention to break down the original social state scheme in Belarus
"We cannot leave a single child, a single elderly person, a single person with disabilities without assistance of our society. It is what the social state is all about"...
16 Nov 2015
Martins Virsis: Belarus, Latvia enjoy close cooperation in culture, economy, politics Martins Virsis: Belarus, Latvia enjoy close cooperation in culture, economy, politics
“We enjoy close cooperation in the cultural area and it is very important. We have constructive economic relations with Belarus, цe also have well-developed tourist ties, partner relations between Belarusian and Latvian self-administrations"...
16 Nov 2015
Yakubovich: Peaceful Belarus looks decent on the map of the region Yakubovich: Peaceful Belarus looks decent on the map of the region
"We are a country which is perfect in neighboring relations. Since Belarus does not threat anyone, it has the right to expect the same attitude from others"...
14 Nov 2015
Bordyuzha: Events in Paris confirm the need for the world to consolidate efforts against terrorism Bordyuzha: Events in Paris confirm the need for the world to consolidate efforts against terrorism
“The acts of terrorism committed in Paris, the biggest ones in the history of the country, once again confirm the need for solidarity and unity"...
13 Nov 2015
Jury member: Listapad 2015 national competition movies correspond to European standards Jury member: Listapad 2015 national competition movies correspond to European standards
The member of the jury of the national competition Volker Petzold (Germany) said during the roundtable to discuss Belarusian cinema...
12 Nov 2015
Sun Hongzhi: Belarus' friendship society makes huge contribution to cooperation with China Sun Hongzhi: Belarus' friendship society makes huge contribution to cooperation with China
"The public diplomacy promotes closer ties between the people of Belarus and China"...
12 Nov 2015
Kobyakov: Belarus builds relations with investors on international principles of cooperation Kobyakov: Belarus builds relations with investors on international principles of cooperation
"The improving positions of Belarus in international rankings testify to the constantly improving doing business conditions in the country"...
12 Nov 2015
U.S. expert: Belarus plays an increasingly important role in the regional context U.S. expert: Belarus plays an increasingly important role in the regional context
“Belarus’ geopolitical role has increased. Belarus has become a facilitator in the Ukraine crisis negotiations that involve Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France"...
12 Nov 2015
Linkevicius: Suspension of Belarus sanctions is a chance to consolidate progress in relations Linkevicius: Suspension of Belarus sanctions is a chance to consolidate progress in relations
"As the sanctions are suspended, we need to consolidate the positive practices. This is what we want and will be aspiring for"...
12 Nov 2015
Lukashenko urges to build affordable high-quality sports facilities, swimming pools Lukashenko urges to build affordable high-quality sports facilities, swimming pools
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said during the visit to the new multi-purpose sports and recuperation complex Mandarin in Minsk...
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