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27 Oct 2015
Stronger cooperation with Belarus named unconditional priority of Russia’s foreign policy Stronger cooperation with Belarus named unconditional priority of Russia’s foreign policy
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov made the statement during the joint session of the boards of the Belarusian and Russian ministries of foreign affairs in Moscow...
27 Oct 2015
Attitude of Belarusians to forced migrants praised Attitude of Belarusians to forced migrants praised
Jean-Yves Bouchardy mentioned the warm welcome extended to refugees from Ukraine in Belarus as a confirmation of his evaluation of Belarusians...
27 Oct 2015
Belarus, China considering abolition of visas for organized tourist groups Belarus, China considering abolition of visas for organized tourist groups
Belarusian Deputy Sports and Tourism Minister Mikhail Portnoi said during a roundtable at the House of Representatives...
27 Oct 2015
Cuba seeks closer cooperation with Belarus Cuba seeks closer cooperation with Belarus
Director General for Bilateral Relations of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gerardo Penalver Portal told media while his visit to Minsk...
26 Oct 2015
Seeking international protection in Belarus are mainly citizens of Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan Seeking international protection in Belarus are mainly citizens of Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan
“Before 2013 the refugee status and additional protection was annually sought in Belarus by not more than 200 persons on average," UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Belarus Timofei Solodkov said...
26 Oct 2015
UNICEF: Belarus’ experience in working with youth can be interesting to other countries UNICEF: Belarus’ experience in working with youth can be interesting to other countries
Rashed Mustafa Sarwar, a representative of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Belarus, said at the opening of the parliamentary hearings of the Youth Parliament at the Brest City Council of Deputies...
26 Oct 2015
Belarus assured of UN support in matters of gender policy Belarus assured of UN support in matters of gender policy
“We are very impressed with Belarus’ progress in matters of motherhood, family, healthcare, and gender equality. For example, we know that the maternal mortality rate in Belarus is very low. This, of course, is a result of hard work"...
26 Oct 2015
Belarus views UN as universal organization to address key present-day issues Belarus views UN as universal organization to address key present-day issues
“Belarus and the United Nations enjoy close relations. Belarus as one of the UN founding states takes up a consistent stand in support of the United Nations"...
26 Oct 2015
UNICEF representative: Belarus brings many constructive proposals to the UN activity UNICEF representative: Belarus brings many constructive proposals to the UN activity
"This partnership is important and valuable for us as we always need advice, fruitful discussion. It is the essence of cooperation"...
24 Oct 2015
Belarus to focus efforts on promoting UN Sustainable Development Goals Belarus to focus efforts on promoting UN Sustainable Development Goals
"Аmong Belarus’ interests that are not in the program is the protection of traditional family values. We will continue the work in this direction"...
24 Oct 2015
Lukashenko praises peace ideals of former head of Belarusian orthodox church Lukashenko praises peace ideals of former head of Belarusian orthodox church
“You have dedicated your entire life to spreading the good word about orthodox values, to spreading your faith and to raising the younger generation in traditions of Christian love, morale, and mercy”...
23 Oct 2015
Makei: UN Express symbolizes respect for memory of those who defeated fascism Makei: UN Express symbolizes respect for memory of those who defeated fascism
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said during the official train departure ceremony...
23 Oct 2015
Samarasinha: Belarus is a champion of cooperation and initiatives at UN Samarasinha: Belarus is a champion of cooperation and initiatives at UN
Belarus has done a lot in cooperation with the United Nations. It is an active representative of the multilateral diplomacy, various initiatives, including on combating trafficking in human beings and minimizing the impact of the Chernobyl disaster...
23 Oct 2015
Makei: Belarus set to strengthen cooperation with UN in countering challenges Makei: Belarus set to strengthen cooperation with UN in countering challenges
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and Belarus’ membership in the Organization...
23 Oct 2015
Cihan Sultanoglu: Sustainable Development Goals will help Belarus open new prospects Cihan Sultanoglu: Sustainable Development Goals will help Belarus open new prospects
“Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals we welcome the countries such as Belarus that share information, their best practices and experience with other partners”...
22 Oct 2015
Importance of Belarus-Latvia business dialogue emphasized Importance of Belarus-Latvia business dialogue emphasized
Belarusian Economy Minister Vladimir Zinovsky made the statement as he met with Latvian Economy Minister Dana Reizniece-Ozola...
22 Oct 2015
Belarus ready to expand comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam Belarus ready to expand comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam
Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dmitry Mironchik told...
21 Oct 2015
Cyrus Cooper: Belarus demonstrates impressive achievements in healthcare Cyrus Cooper: Belarus demonstrates impressive achievements in healthcare
Orthopedics lecturer at the University of Oxford, Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton Cyrus Cooper said...
21 Oct 2015
Ambassador: Vietnam and Belarus have good prospects for bolstering economic ties Ambassador: Vietnam and Belarus have good prospects for bolstering economic ties
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Belarus Le Anh said...
21 Oct 2015
Maternal and child health system praised as Belarus’ social accomplishment Maternal and child health system praised as Belarus’ social accomplishment
Belarusian Healthcare Minister Vasily Zharko made the statement during the WHO European ministerial conference on the life-course approach to health promotion in Minsk...
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