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17 Feb 2015
Makei: Belarus-Iran relations are notable for pragmatism, commitment, progressive advance Makei: Belarus-Iran relations are notable for pragmatism, commitment, progressive advance
“We have no political issues between the two countries. We support each other in the international arena and are determined to do it in future”...
17 Feb 2015
Myasnikovich: Belarus seeks closer interparliamentary contacts with Iran Myasnikovich: Belarus seeks closer interparliamentary contacts with Iran
Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich believes that Belarus and Iran maintain a high level of political dialogue...
17 Feb 2015
Makei: Belarus and Iran underuse their trade and economic potential Makei: Belarus and Iran underuse their trade and economic potential
"The industry has sectors where we can complement each other”...
16 Feb 2015
Indonesia considering opening embassy in Belarus Indonesia considering opening embassy in Belarus
Setya Novanto expressed readiness for future development of cooperation with the Belarusian parliament. The sides agreed to resume the work of the group of friendship with the Belarusian parliament in the lower chamber of the Indonesian parliament...
15 Feb 2015
Latushko: Minsk summit will have a positive impact on Belarus-France relations Latushko: Minsk summit will have a positive impact on Belarus-France relations
"It was important for us to help, to become involved in the settlement process which would bring peace to the region. Of course, this will contribute to the image of Belarus"...
14 Feb 2015
Radkov: Belarus demonstrated willingness to stop Ukraine conflict to the whole world Radkov: Belarus demonstrated willingness to stop Ukraine conflict to the whole world
“We can provide a venue for negotiations, create necessary conditions right now and in the future because we strongly hope that it will stop the war. At least, all Belarusians, from ordinary people to the President, were ready to their best to help reach an agreement, to help them"...
13 Feb 2015
Matyushevsky: Belarus eager to step up economic cooperation with France Matyushevsky: Belarus eager to step up economic cooperation with France
The first vice premier noted that there has been certain progress in the Belarusian-French relations recently. The first session of the Belarusian-French joint commission for economic cooperation is a bright testimony to the fact...
13 Feb 2015
Kupchina: Belarus, France have great cooperation prospects in technology Kupchina: Belarus, France have great cooperation prospects in technology
"We believe that we have brilliant cooperation prospects in a number of other fields, like digital economy and technologies,” Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Yelena Kupchina noted...
13 Feb 2015
OSCE Secretary General: Minsk agreements are the best option possible now OSCE Secretary General: Minsk agreements are the best option possible now
“The Minsk agreements are the best opportunity we have now. We should do our best to make them work”...
12 Feb 2015
Lukashenko’s achievements in handling negotiations praised by world community Lukashenko’s achievements in handling negotiations praised by world community
“All those who gather in Minsk understand that it is safe there. Belarus guarantees security. I believe it is an international recognition"...
12 Feb 2015
Hua Chunying: China praises Minsk agreements on Ukraine Hua Chunying: China praises Minsk agreements on Ukraine
According to the source, China also believes that the agreement will contribute to the reduction of tensions in Ukraine’s east in addition to the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis...
12 Feb 2015
Ananich: Belarus is destined to play a historical role Ananich: Belarus is destined to play a historical role
“These days our country hosts global geopolitical events. Belarus has turned into the center of the world, the center of reconciliation," Belarusian Information Minister Lilia Ananich told reporters...
12 Feb 2015
Jagland: Normandy Four did its best for ceasefire in east Ukraine Jagland: Normandy Four did its best for ceasefire in east Ukraine
In his words, today’s agreement gives grounds for an effective ceasefire regime. It is clear, however, that there is still a lot to be done, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjorn Jagland said...
12 Feb 2015
Lukashenko: It takes years to address war and peace issues, Minsk talks needed 15 hours Lukashenko: It takes years to address war and peace issues, Minsk talks needed 15 hours
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said when commenting on the results of the Normandy format meeting in Minsk...
12 Feb 2015
Hollande: Minsk agreements give serious hope for regulation of Ukrainian crisis Hollande: Minsk agreements give serious hope for regulation of Ukrainian crisis
"The sides have to do a lot to implement the agreements"...
12 Feb 2015
Putin: Contact group signed document on implementing Minsk agreements Putin: Contact group signed document on implementing Minsk agreements
Russian President informed that the Normandy Four leaders adopted a statement to support the process...
12 Feb 2015
Andreichenko: Belarus, Syria need to expand economic ties Andreichenko: Belarus, Syria need to expand economic ties
"The two countries had established efficient contacts in the humanitarian field and culture; cooperation in the defense sector is pretty vibrant, too. However, he deems it necessary to boost cooperation in trade and economy"....
11 Feb 2015
UN expects Normandy 4 talks to stop combat operations in Donetsk region UN expects Normandy 4 talks to stop combat operations in Donetsk region
The relevant statement was made by Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary General...
11 Feb 2015
Poroshenko: Eyes of the entire world are fixed on Minsk today Poroshenko: Eyes of the entire world are fixed on Minsk today
"Today the peace process in Ukraine is connected with the Minsk protocol of 5 September, the Minsk memorandum of 19 September and I keep my fingers crossed in favor of this day going down in the history of global diplomacy as the date when the agreement on peace was reached"...
11 Feb 2015
Cui Qiming: China eager to step up humanitarian cooperation with Belarus Cui Qiming: China eager to step up humanitarian cooperation with Belarus
According to Cui Qiming, China and Belarus are good friends and partners. They are linked by sincere friendship. For 23 years the Belarusian-Chinese diplomatic relations have been increasingly vibrant...
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