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25 Sep 2017
Lukashenko suggests developing industrial cooperation between Belarus, ChechnyaIn his words, this is the most progressive and mutually beneficial form of cooperation which helps meet the demand of the regional market and create new high-tech jobs...
25 Sep 2017
Kadyrov to Lukashenko: Your visit to Chechnya would be a big event for us“I can say that I have been dreaming of a personal meeting with you because, as you have just said, for all these years we have felt and still feel your support. You are respected very much in the Caucasus, people like your univocal position"...
25 Sep 2017
Belokonev: Zapad 2017 demonstrated the highest level of openness“A total of 286 journalists from 22 countries were accredited. Representatives of the NATO, the OSCE, the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the CIS, and the CSTO were invited to observe the army games”...
24 Sep 2017
Syria ready to adopt Belarusian practices in children’s recreation"I think that recovery, recreation and study opportunities for Syrian children in Belarus will bolster ties of the two countries. The relationship with friendly Belarus is a priority for us," Bassam Abdel Majeed said...
24 Sep 2017
Grimsson: Belarus needs to use the youth potential for setting up new companiesWhen asked on possible areas of common interest between Belarus and Iceland, sources to enhance the living standards of the population, the former president of Iceland stressed that he sees the prospect in using the creative potential of the youth...
22 Sep 2017
Belarus plans to initiate UN resolution to prevent emergence of new types of WMD“We wouldn't want another arms race which would have devastating consequences, primarily for small and medium-sized states. For us, peace and stability is the main condition for the economy to evolve and the state to develop. We, therefore, intend to make our contribution in this regard"...
22 Sep 2017
Belarus’ budget revenue up thanks to higher transit trafficChairman of Belarus’ State Customs Committee Yuri Senko told the media as he presented a report to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...
22 Sep 2017
Forthcoming changes in government oversight over private sector in Belarus explainedDepriving state auditors of the ability to suspend the operation of an enterprise is one of the most important novelties...
22 Sep 2017
Lukashenko urges to get rid of unfounded inspections of businessesBelarus President Alexander Lukashenko said when he heard out a report of Chairman of the State Control Committee Leonid Anfimov on the draft decree “Concerning measures to improve control (audit) activities”...
22 Sep 2017
Belarus foreign minister: Globalization must become more equitableAccording to the minister, increased globalization has undoubtedly contributed to progress and economic development worldwide. But, it has not been without the downsides of its own...
21 Sep 2017
China’s vice premier praises progress in Great Stone projectZhang Gaoli marked considerable progress in the project since the decision on the construction of the industrial park was taken. The necessary infrastructure has already been provided, with industrial facilities being currently developed...
21 Sep 2017
Germany to continue policy of rapprochement with BelarusThe diplomat said that the German side will be intensifying, step by step, the cooperation with Belarus in many fields, including economy and culture...
20 Sep 2017
NATO observer notes topicality of Belarusian-Russian army exercise Zapad 2017Thomas Westermann said he had had an opportunity to observe skilled actions of the Russian and Belarusian troops. “It was an excellent demonstration,” he added...
20 Sep 2017
Foreign observers commend professionalism of Zapad 2017 participantsIn general, foreign observers were satisfied with the organization of the Zapad 2017 exercise and the volume of information they got according to the 2011 Vienna Document...
20 Sep 2017
Swedish observer praises smooth organization of Zapad 2017 army exercise in BelarusThomas Moller took part in several observation missions before coming to Belarus. In Belarus everything is organized in an excellent manner, he remarked. He went on saying that during the exercise he had been able to receive all the necessary information...
20 Sep 2017
Belarus-Russia army exercise Zapad 2017 hailed as showpiece of transparencyRobin Mossinkoff emphasized that during the Zapad 2017 army exercise the observers had the opportunity to obtain unbiased information...
20 Sep 2017
Lukashenko: No need to worry over presence of Russian troops in BelarusA German journalist asked whether the Belarus president can guarantee that the Russian forces will leave Belarus when the army exercise is over. “I think numerous guarantees had been given before the exercise even started,” the Belarusian leader underlined...
20 Sep 2017
Belarusian defense industry to continue profound modernization, new weapons in developmentThe head of state was confident that it is not necessary to buy new expensive defense products for millions of U.S. dollars if the available systems can be upgraded to achieve comparable performance...
20 Sep 2017
Lukashenko: Zapad 2017 goals achieved“I would like to say that the objectives which we set out before the exercise were achieved in the training grounds in Belarus and in Russia. We drilled all elements of the exercise. We will analyze the results more closely later. But in general the objectives have been met”...
19 Sep 2017
Observers pleased with answers about Belarusian-Russian army exercise Zapad 2017Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Moller, an international observer from Sweden, noted that he was in artillery while on active duty in the Swedish army, this is why he had been watching the exercise in the Domanovo exercise area with strong interest...
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