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11 Feb 2015
Ambassador: Belarus is the best venue for talks on Ukraine Ambassador: Belarus is the best venue for talks on Ukraine
According to the Ambassador, relatives of many people in Belarus and Russia live in Ukraine; therefore, it is clear that all the people are concerned about the development of the situation in this country...
11 Feb 2015
Lavrov: Moscow expects political settlement from Ukraine talks Lavrov: Moscow expects political settlement from Ukraine talks
“The situation in Ukraine cannot be resolved by military means. The way to peace lies through a dialogue between the Kiev authorities and those who want to defend their land,” Sergei Lavrov emphasized...
11 Feb 2015
Makei: Belarus-Syria economic cooperation falls behind political dialogue Makei: Belarus-Syria economic cooperation falls behind political dialogue
“We have many promising areas of cooperation. Belarus manufactures products that Syria is interested in, and Syria produces goods Belarus would like to buy”...
11 Feb 2015
Berlin hopes for consensus between participants of Minsk talks on Ukraine Berlin hopes for consensus between participants of Minsk talks on Ukraine
"The Minsk agreements supported by all the parties provide for not only the ceasefire regime and the withdrawal of heavy troops, but also the efficient control on the Russian-Ukrainian border"...
11 Feb 2015
China hopes for success in Minsk talks on Ukraine China hopes for success in Minsk talks on Ukraine
“We expect good news from the talks that all the parties reach an important consensus on the political regulation of the crisis, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Ukrainian regions involved in the conflict”...
11 Feb 2015
Ban Ki-moon hopes for successful Minsk talks on Ukraine Ban Ki-moon hopes for successful Minsk talks on Ukraine
"Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon praised the intensive diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a solid and long-term ceasefire in the east of Ukraine and the implementation of the Minsk agreements"...
11 Feb 2015
Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of Minsk Book Fair Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of Minsk Book Fair
“Several generations of Belarusians are fond of books, which characters were role models, which helped develop the worldview, fostered commitment to the Homeland, developed the ability to find a way out from difficult life situations”...
10 Feb 2015
EU expects positive outcome from Normandy format meeting in Minsk EU expects positive outcome from Normandy format meeting in Minsk
“We will hope for fruitful work and positive results of the meeting. The war should be stopped anyways”...
10 Feb 2015
Shchyokin: Minsk is becoming a universal venue for talks on the Ukrainian crisis Shchyokin: Minsk is becoming a universal venue for talks on the Ukrainian crisis
"Minsk’s rating has increased tangibly lately. The international community has recognized efforts of the Belarus president to enable the conditions for the negotiations"...
10 Feb 2015
Lukashenko: Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park project is important for bilateral relations Lukashenko: Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park project is important for bilateral relations
The head of state believes that it is essential to accelerate the construction of the facility. He emphasized that the Chinese side views this project as one of the most important projects in the Belarusian-Chinese relations...
9 Feb 2015
European Commission expects breakthrough at G4 summit on Ukraine in Minsk European Commission expects breakthrough at G4 summit on Ukraine in Minsk
"All the participants of the talks realize that it is high time to find a way out of the crisis”...
9 Feb 2015
Makei: There is every reason to count on thaw in Belarus-West relations Makei: There is every reason to count on thaw in Belarus-West relations
“We are in a very active dialogue with our European partners, the United States. There are already certain positive results”...
6 Feb 2015
Belarus urges UN to contribute more to traditional families Belarus urges UN to contribute more to traditional families
As part of the rethinking of the role of social development Belarus’ representative shared the national experience of developing education programs and the creation of jobs connected with green economy in energy industry, transportation, and waste processing...
6 Feb 2015
Belarus prime minister outlines key items on Eurasian Economic Union agenda Belarus prime minister outlines key items on Eurasian Economic Union agenda
“The Belarusian side has no prepared recipes to implement a coordinated macroeconomic policy. But the latest events in the region and the world on the whole require us to come up with coordinated actions in this matter"...
6 Feb 2015
Makei: Belarus is interested in EU-EEU direct dialogue Makei: Belarus is interested in EU-EEU direct dialogue
During the meeting with members of the German business community, the emphasis was made on presenting the investment potential of the Republic of Belarus taking into account the country’s participation in the Eurasian integration processes...
5 Feb 2015
Minsk praised as venue for General Assembly of International Electrotechnical Commission Minsk praised as venue for General Assembly of International Electrotechnical Commission
“It is necessary to enable proper reception, accommodation. It is necessary to make sure that venues for the sessions are on par. It is quite a difficult task for the host country to accomplish”...
5 Feb 2015
Lithuanian ambassador: The European Union will ease up visa rules for Belarus Lithuanian ambassador: The European Union will ease up visa rules for Belarus
“We see visas as opportunities for new contacts and contracts for business and culture, for members of the general public of the country,” said the head of the Lithuanian diplomatic mission...
5 Feb 2015
Kobyakov: Belarus and Russia have to restore peak volumes of trade Kobyakov: Belarus and Russia have to restore peak volumes of trade
Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov made the statement as he met with Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev in the Gorki residence near Moscow...
5 Feb 2015
FM: Belarus doing its best to assist conflict resolution in Ukraine FM: Belarus doing its best to assist conflict resolution in Ukraine
"Belarus’ stance in respect to the meetings of the trilateral contact group on Ukraine in Minsk has been clearly expressed by the President of Belarus and supported by Belarus’ practical steps"...
4 Feb 2015
Belarus relies on UNICEF’s support in drafting new country program Belarus relies on UNICEF’s support in drafting new country program
The Belarusian diplomat praised the efforts of the fund to help the member states improve children’s wellbeing and assured that Belarus supports UNICEF’s priorities...
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