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13 Sep 2019
Belarus, UAE show mutual interest in closer cooperation Belarus, UAE show mutual interest in closer cooperation
"We produce goods that the UAE is interested in and vice versa. There is the understanding that we need a strategic vision to develop our cooperation. For this purpose the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi is paying an official visit to Belarus"...
12 Sep 2019
Cooperation with Russia described as absolute priority of Belarus’ foreign policy Cooperation with Russia described as absolute priority of Belarus’ foreign policy
“The Russian president and I agreed to adopt decisions on the further strategy of our integration in the run-up to the landmark date - the 20th anniversary of the Union State Treaty. And we will do it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added...
12 Sep 2019
Lukashenko: We aim for pragmatic relations with EU without having to choose between East, West Lukashenko: We aim for pragmatic relations with EU without having to choose between East, West
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that in recent years Belarus has made significant progress in the dialogue with the European Union, which is one of the most important trading partners for the country, an important source of innovations necessary for modernization and improving the competitiveness of the Belarusian economy...
12 Sep 2019
President of European Athletics names Dinamo Stadium most beautiful arena President of European Athletics names Dinamo Stadium most beautiful arena
"For me, there is no more beautiful arena in the world than Dinamo Stadium. You know I talk to a lot of athletes. I talked to them, and everybody was so happy that we came to Minsk for The Match Europe v USA. Everything worked out the way we planned"...
11 Sep 2019
Belarus seeks to develop friendly relations with Bulgaria Belarus seeks to develop friendly relations with Bulgaria
Given the potential of the two states, we can talk about closer political, trade, economic, and humanitarian contacts, Mikhail Myasnikovich said. “I think we should step up work in these areas. There are good reasons for that," he said...
11 Sep 2019
Andreichenko: Belarus, Turkey steadily developing friendly relations Andreichenko: Belarus, Turkey steadily developing friendly relations
In 2018, mutual trade almost reached $1 billion. “The two presidents have set a goal to make $1.5 billion in bilateral trade,” the chairman of the House of Representatives said...
11 Sep 2019
Match Europe v USA hailed as true celebration of sport Match Europe v USA hailed as true celebration of sport
Vadim Devyatovsky said that many athletes liked the stadium that hosted the match. In his opinion, hosting big competitions is becoming a good tradition for Belarus...
10 Sep 2019
Guliyev: Minsk deserves right to host world athletics championships Guliyev: Minsk deserves right to host world athletics championships
He noted that the Europe v USA Match has become legendary, people talk about the intense atmosphere of the competitions. According to Ramil Guliyev, such competitions will grow in popularity...
10 Sep 2019
Tsimanouskaya: Duel between strongest athletics teams appeals to spectators Tsimanouskaya: Duel between strongest athletics teams appeals to spectators
“The duel between the teams of strongest track and field athletes from the two continents cannot but draw spectators,” Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said...
10 Sep 2019
Ambassador: Ukraine grateful to Belarus for hosting peace talks Ambassador: Ukraine grateful to Belarus for hosting peace talks
Igor Kizim stressed the importance of developing good neighborly relations with Belarus as one of the main priorities of Ukraine’s foreign policy, which Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized in the recent telephone conversation with Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko...
10 Sep 2019
Malyshik: I hope Match Europe v USA will become good tradition Malyshik: I hope Match Europe v USA will become good tradition
The Belarusian athlete highlighted that she was happy with her performance. Even though the Match Europe v USA is not the main event of the season and a greater focus is on the preparation for the IAAF World Championships in Doha, the athlete took the competition in Minsk very seriously...
10 Sep 2019
Ortega: I’m touched by fans’ support in Minsk Ortega: I’m touched by fans’ support in Minsk
I loved the very idea of this match and I am happy to be here. Minsk is a wonderful city! This stadium is great and the audience is just amazing, Orlando Ortega said...
10 Sep 2019
Belarusian government to rely on census data to make economic decisions Belarusian government to rely on census data to make economic decisions
The head of government reminded that an event of importance for every citizen and the society as a whole – a population census – will take place in Belarus on 4-30 October...
10 Sep 2019
Belarus president, Russian security chief talk about U.S. missiles, international security Belarus president, Russian security chief talk about U.S. missiles, international security
“We’ve talked about matters of strategic security, about the changes going on in international and regional security, how they should be accommodated, what new challenges and threats emerge, what influence they exert, how we should respond to the actions committed by our partners”...
10 Sep 2019
Dnieper freight traffic project to add to development momentum of Belarus, Turkey Dnieper freight traffic project to add to development momentum of Belarus, Turkey
At the moment, Belarus and Turkey are working out the possibility, at the level of ambassadors and governments, of starting traffic freight along the Dnieper using river-sea class vessels...
10 Sep 2019
Khaladovich gives kudos to Match Europe v USA organizers Khaladovich gives kudos to Match Europe v USA organizers
She also highlighted a wonderful atmosphere at Dinamo Stadium. She said her family and friends came to this historic event in Minsk to support her...
10 Sep 2019
Nedasekau: Match Europe v USA unites people from different countries Nedasekau: Match Europe v USA unites people from different countries
“Match Europe v USA is very well organized. I approached the event in a good emotional state. I cleared 2.33m and thought why not try 2.35m. It worked out. Such events unite people from different countries. It's great to feel the support and emotions of fans”...
9 Sep 2019
Minsk suggested as venue for next Europe v USA match Minsk suggested as venue for next Europe v USA match
“We suggest you should spend these two years in Belarus. Don’t rush to the faraway Europe or America. If you trust us with it, we will arrange another match at an even higher standard”...
9 Sep 2019
Belarus may host 2024 European Athletics Championships Belarus may host 2024 European Athletics Championships
He said that Belarus is among the countries that are bidding to host the international competitions. Svein Arne Hansen said that at today’s meeting with Aleksandr Lukashenko they discussed issues related to the organization of several international competitions...
9 Sep 2019
Plans for regional athletics center in Belarus Plans for regional athletics center in Belarus
Sebastian Coe stressed that this topic was on the agenda of the meeting with the Belarusian president. If implemented, this project will help the country train high-level track and field athletes...
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