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14 Feb 2020
Serbian ambassador optimistic about Belarus-Serbia trade, economic relations Serbian ambassador optimistic about Belarus-Serbia trade, economic relations
Veljko Kovacevic believes that countries that cannot boast abundant natural resources, like Belarus and Serbia, should focus on their scientific and technological capacity...
14 Feb 2020
Lukashenko reveals details of Sochi talks Lukashenko reveals details of Sochi talks
First, the presidents met for breakfast. The negotiations during breakfast lasted for about an hour and a half...
14 Feb 2020
Lukashenko: State should benefit from foreign investments Lukashenko: State should benefit from foreign investments
"We need to focus on practical aspects more. If you want to work here, you are welcome, but you will work like all other plants will work – you will pay taxes, income taxes"...
14 Feb 2020
Cui Qiming: Belarus’ support to China in fight against novel virus shows peoples’ deep friendship Cui Qiming: Belarus’ support to China in fight against novel virus shows peoples’ deep friendship
"We sincerely thank the people of Belarus for the timely and important assistance provided to China, and we believe that this will further strengthen the firm resolve of the Chinese government and people in the fight against the epidemic"...
13 Feb 2020
Ambassador: Serbia has warm regard for Belarus and its people Ambassador: Serbia has warm regard for Belarus and its people
"Serbia and Belarus are developing mutually beneficial relations that are based on trust, complete openness to cooperation, and deep mutual respect"...
13 Feb 2020
Swiss FM: Belarus, Switzerland need to assert themselves amidst powerful neighbors Swiss FM: Belarus, Switzerland need to assert themselves amidst powerful neighbors
"Now we can expand and strengthen our political, economic and humanitarian ties. We have everything in place for that, we can move forward"...
13 Feb 2020
Cassis: Swiss working in Belarus commend country’s development Cassis: Swiss working in Belarus commend country’s development
"When I visit other countries, I follow a certain tradition: before meeting with politicians, I meet with the Swiss diaspora, those Swiss citizens who are living in the country, making a certain contribution to its development"...
13 Feb 2020
Call on Team Belarus to rule out even unintentional use of doping Call on Team Belarus to rule out even unintentional use of doping
Belarus has set up all the conditions for athletes to train for the Olympic Games...
12 Feb 2020
Belarus’ central bank aims for 4-5% inflation target in medium term Belarus’ central bank aims for 4-5% inflation target in medium term
"I am deeply convinced that we should gradually move towards a lower inflation target while taking into account structural problems. In the near future the inflation target may be 4% or there may be an intermediate target of 4.5%"...
11 Feb 2020
Ambassador thanks Belarus for supporting Chinese students Ambassador thanks Belarus for supporting Chinese students
"We are grateful to Belarus for the support and help Chinese students receive in Belarus in this difficult time. It is the feeling of friendship and care"...
11 Feb 2020
Rapid advance of Belarus-China cooperation in education noted Rapid advance of Belarus-China cooperation in education noted
Tight cooperation of Belarusian and Chinese educational institutions has resulted in over 20 joint university education programs and over 10 post-graduation university education programs. The possibility of jointly training top-qualification scientists is under consideration...
11 Feb 2020
New Belarusian ambassador to China reveals his objectives New Belarusian ambassador to China reveals his objectives
"Reasonable imports are important, especially with regard to intermediate goods, as they are much cheaper compared to similar intermediate goods of the same quality supplied from the Russian Federation and the European Union"...
11 Feb 2020
Lukashenko: Belarus is a true friend of China Lukashenko: Belarus is a true friend of China
Belarus remains among the important partners of the People's Republic of China. The high level of cooperation between the two countries must be maintained and developed...
11 Feb 2020
Belarus to launch new news TV channel Belarus to launch new news TV channel
"We discussed the development of a news TV channel as part of the National TV and Radio Company (Belarusteleradiocompany). The new channel will be developed this year"...
11 Feb 2020
State-run mass media present proposals before Belarus president State-run mass media present proposals before Belarus president
It is necessary to decide what needs to be done first: to upgrade filming equipment, offer competitive salaries, or build a media center...
11 Feb 2020
Lukashenko wants state media to be faster, more exciting, creative Lukashenko wants state media to be faster, more exciting, creative
In his words, today the internet is not just breathing down the neck of state-run printed press, the internet is ahead of it in a number of ways. Telegram-channels, blogs, social networks have become as influential as conventional mass media...
11 Feb 2020
Lukashenko extends Islamic Revolution Day greetings to Iran Lukashenko extends Islamic Revolution Day greetings to Iran
According to the president, Belarus and Iran share a common desire to ensure their legitimate right to independently decide their future...
10 Feb 2020
New details of Belarus-Russia talks in Sochi revealed New details of Belarus-Russia talks in Sochi revealed
“The talks in Sochi were held in a constructive, normal and absolutely businesslike atmosphere. During the day we met with our Russian counterparts several times in various formats”...
10 Feb 2020
Pivovarsky: Belarus pursues ‘open door policy’ towards EBRD Pivovarsky: Belarus pursues ‘open door policy’ towards EBRD
“When they promise us something, they always fulfill it. If they cannot, they honestly, openly say about it”...
7 Feb 2020
Information minister lauds BelTA’s new book project Information minister lauds BelTA’s new book project
"The texts and photographs in the book celebrate the diversity of traditions that emerged in Belarus in the past quarter of the century. It is a wide reaching survey of the country’s political, social and cultural events that have become a tradition"...
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