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22 Jun 2020
Lukashenko defends COVID-19 response measures in Belarus Lukashenko defends COVID-19 response measures in Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus chose the pinpoint tactics of fighting coronavirus and decided against imposing mass isolation requirements and stopping the production. Another reason was a well-developed healthcare system, and a wide network of infectious disease hospitals...
22 Jun 2020
Preparedness of Belarus’ healthcare system for possible COVID-19 second wave assessed Preparedness of Belarus’ healthcare system for possible COVID-19 second wave assessed
"We must prepare for the virus to stay. Therefore, we are using all the opportunities to strengthen the resource base of the healthcare system and increase its stress resistance"...
21 Jun 2020
Lukashenko identifies priorities for next five-year plan Lukashenko identifies priorities for next five-year plan
"These are going to be the main areas of work. Belarus is a mechanical engineering country. We shouldn’t have to import everything from China or Russia"...
21 Jun 2020
Belarusian healthcare minister congratulates medics on professional holiday Belarusian healthcare minister congratulates medics on professional holiday
The minister thanked all the healthcare workers without an exception for not quitting amid the pandemic, for continuing helping people despite all the hardships and risks to their health...
19 Jun 2020
Call for intensive Belarus-Russia talks to address economic cooperation issues Call for intensive Belarus-Russia talks to address economic cooperation issues
“We have the general understanding but we need intensive negotiations to settle the issues in trade and economic cooperation,” Vladimir Makei said...
19 Jun 2020
Lukashenko: Performance of banks should be evaluated from consumer’s point of view Lukashenko: Performance of banks should be evaluated from consumer’s point of view
Both natural persons and legal persons have complained about the work of Belarusian banks. Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed concerns about the rising number of cyberfraud crimes, unauthorized plastic card transactions, and similar crimes...
16 Jun 2020
Lukashenko: The main thing is to keep the country for our children Lukashenko: The main thing is to keep the country for our children
"We will be doing our best to double salaries within the next five years. Especially this concerns teachers and doctors. It is inadmissible for a doctor, a teacher, a cultural worker to earn so little. This is because we are not doing a very good job in the economy"...
16 Jun 2020
Opinion: Made in Belarus #AgroFood will help strengthen Belarus-Ukraine economic ties Opinion: Made in Belarus #AgroFood will help strengthen Belarus-Ukraine economic ties
"The current conditions necessitate taking new extraordinary approaches, and I am pleased that our colleagues from Belarus are holding such a wonderful virtual exhibition. It gives us an opportunity to meet, to help our businessmen establish contacts"...
16 Jun 2020
Belarus president outlines country’s preferences in raising investments Belarus president outlines country’s preferences in raising investments
"We are not going to build enterprises only for the sake of keeping people employed. Yes, jobs are needed, but the problem is not that painful. We need investments and the construction of manufacturing facilities that can produce profits"...
15 Jun 2020
Belarus’ Healthcare Ministry: Number of new coronavirus cases falling in June Belarus’ Healthcare Ministry: Number of new coronavirus cases falling in June
"There are regions where the number of new cases is very low and there are regions where this process continues to develop, but in general we see a positive dynamics"...
12 Jun 2020
Lukashenko: Utilities helpline 115 should work like emergency ambulance number Lukashenko: Utilities helpline 115 should work like emergency ambulance number
"The service should be overseen by the district executive committees or other agency that accumulates all complaints from the public"...
11 Jun 2020
PM: Number one goal is to end Belarus’ dependence on hydrocarbons PM: Number one goal is to end Belarus’ dependence on hydrocarbons
According to him, these and other tasks will be reflected in the future program of government activities...
11 Jun 2020
Belarus government told to be ready to promptly respond to possible challenges, risks Belarus government told to be ready to promptly respond to possible challenges, risks
Igor Sergeyenko said he was confident the new prime minister would do everything to enhance the country’s independence...
8 Jun 2020
Szijjarto: No partnership can be built through sanctions Szijjarto: No partnership can be built through sanctions
He expressed hope that the EU would seriously consider and finally abandon the sanctions against Belarus...
5 Jun 2020
Rapota: Preparations for Slavianski Bazaar festival continue Rapota: Preparations for Slavianski Bazaar festival continue
"All the preparations for the Slavianski Bazaar are underway. Everything remains in force"...
5 Jun 2020
Orban: It is time for EU to lift sanctions on Belarus Orban: It is time for EU to lift sanctions on Belarus
The Hungarian head of government stressed that his country supports the development of the Eastern Partnership, of which Belarus is a member...
5 Jun 2020
Lukashenko: Pandemic will change a lot, but pressure will not go away Lukashenko: Pandemic will change a lot, but pressure will not go away
"We have to be ready for that. There will be pressure from all sides, and only the strong will withstand it. Strong not only economically, militarily, politically but, above all, morally"...
5 Jun 2020
Hungarian PM eager to establish cooperation with Belarus Hungarian PM eager to establish cooperation with Belarus
"When I thought about my foreign trips after the pandemic, mulling over where to go first, I decided to go where we promised to go long time ago. I am happy to be here for many reasons"...
4 Jun 2020
New Belarusian government described as fit for combat, in need of new work style New Belarusian government described as fit for combat, in need of new work style
Roman Golovchenko thanked the head of state for the trust. He noted that this trust was a payment in advance, which entails responsibility, including the fulfillment of instructions...
4 Jun 2020
Lukashenko pledges to preserve sovereignty and independence of Belarus Lukashenko pledges to preserve sovereignty and independence of Belarus
I intend to do everything necessary to preserve the sovereignty and independence of the Belarusian state, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said...
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