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14 Jan 2019
FM: Belarus rejects sanctions, blackmail FM: Belarus rejects sanctions, blackmail
“In recent years we have been gradually re-engaging with the European Union. It is very important that both parties have come to understand that it is necessary to expand cooperation between Belarus and the European Union. This helps build a good foundation for further action,” Vladimir Makei said...
14 Jan 2019
Opinion: Ukraine and its people need Belarus as a peacemaker Opinion: Ukraine and its people need Belarus as a peacemaker
Viktor Medvedchuk said: “The position is heard in Moscow, Kiev, Donetsk, Lugansk… The role of the Belarus president is very important. Both for Russia and Ukraine. Particularly for Ukraine, for resolving the conflict, which exists in the east today”...
14 Jan 2019
Szijjarto: More in EU in favor of closer ties with Belarus Szijjarto: More in EU in favor of closer ties with Belarus
“We are committed to closer cooperation between the European Union and Belarus. I had the opportunity to tell the president that there are more and more supporters of such an approach in the European Union,” said Peter Szijjarto...
14 Jan 2019
Makei: Hungary has always had pragmatic approach to Belarus Makei: Hungary has always had pragmatic approach to Belarus
Vladimir Makei welcomed the development of the political dialogue and intensive trade and economic contacts. He noted that the parties are set to discuss Belarus-Hungary cooperation prospects across many areas during the forthcoming meetings and talks in Minsk on 14 January. The foreign minister expressed hope that this visit will be highly fruitful...
11 Jan 2019
Belarus president promises worthy response to attempts to test country’s independence Belarus president promises worthy response to attempts to test country’s independence
"Those are not simple years because, sincerely speaking, we will be sorely tested in these two years. If we talk about specifics, whether we deserve the independence we talk about all the time or not will be tested"...
11 Jan 2019
Ambassador: China intends to launch new big economic projects in Belarus Ambassador: China intends to launch new big economic projects in Belarus
Cui Qiming noted that the two countries have ambitious cooperation plans for 2019. “We will work hard to implement the agreements reached by our heads of state during the SCO Qingdao Summit in June 2018”...
11 Jan 2019
Russia’s policy of expanding cooperation with Belarus put beyond doubt Russia’s policy of expanding cooperation with Belarus put beyond doubt
Maria Zakharova said: “Belarus is our reliable ally, a partner. The policy of expanding strategic interaction with Minsk is beyond doubt. In particular, it is stipulated by the concept of the Russian foreign policy”...
10 Jan 2019
Talks about Belarus’ unification with Russia described as far-fetched Talks about Belarus’ unification with Russia described as far-fetched
“Today there is too much talk about the unification of the two countries. I am analyzing the situation in our society and in Russia. Many questions are being asked about the autocephaly of our church in Belarus due to the church situation in Ukraine. I believe these questions are exceedingly stupid and far-fetched for the sake of discussion in our society,” said Alexander Lukashenko...
9 Jan 2019
‘Spiritual revival’ notion hailed as hymn to destiny of Belarusian nation ‘Spiritual revival’ notion hailed as hymn to destiny of Belarusian nation
The president noted that the Belarusian land has had to go through a lot of ordeals but it would always revive and thrive even more. “Our national identity has been molding for centuries. We have become wiser, more tolerant, and, most importantly, stronger in our belief in goodness”...
9 Jan 2019
Belarus lauded for great contribution to organization of Europe vs USA athletics match
President of European Athletics Svein Arne Hansen told a press conference in Minsk...
3 Jan 2019
Team captain: Participation in Christmas tournament contributes to ice hockey promotion in UAE Team captain: Participation in Christmas tournament contributes to ice hockey promotion in UAE
"We are happy to win the opening match. Every year we learn something new in Minsk. Our team meets serious players at the tournament who were high-profile players in the past. We look at the organization of the tournament, learn how everything works. It is very important for the development of ice hockey in the UAE"...
3 Jan 2019
Infant mortality rate in Belarus one of Europe’s lowest in 2018 Infant mortality rate in Belarus one of Europe’s lowest in 2018
According to the minister, this rate attests to the excellent work of the maternity services, neonatologists and healthcare facilities and also to the overall high quality of the government’s social policy...
2 Jan 2019
Makei calls for urgent action to end conflict in Ukraine Makei calls for urgent action to end conflict in Ukraine
“We believe that the conflict in Ukraine is a major threat to European regional security today. It is necessary to resolve it as soon as possible. We are trying to play our part”...
29 Dec 2018
Cui Qiming: Belarus and China are all weather friends Cui Qiming: Belarus and China are all weather friends
In an interview with BelTA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Cui Qiming talks about the most important events in the bilateral cooperation in 2018...
28 Dec 2018
Lukashenko to young Belarusians: Home is the place where you are welcomed most of all Lukashenko to young Belarusians: Home is the place where you are welcomed most of all
"It is your country. It is Belarus. I don’t want to encourage you to stick to Belarus and never leave the country. But remember: wherever you are, home is the place where you are welcomed most of all”...
28 Dec 2018
Andreichenko: Children’s charity campaign means to show that every child matters Andreichenko: Children’s charity campaign means to show that every child matters
Vladimir Andreichenko has been visiting this school during the holiday season every year for the past ten years. “I am happy that the tradition continues and I am happy to have this opportunity. Thanks to the campaign, we, adults, have a chance to revisit our childhood”...
27 Dec 2018
Turchin: New Year should rejoice every child Turchin: New Year should rejoice every child
According to Alexander Turchin, it has become a good tradition for him to visit family-type children’s homes. He believes that it is important to promote this form of care of parentless children...
26 Dec 2018
Belarusian senator urges more attention for children with special needs Belarusian senator urges more attention for children with special needs
“It is good that we have such a good tradition when we come visit children’s institutions on the New Year's Eve. In my opinion, it is especially heartening when we meet with children with special needs”...
26 Dec 2018
Ambassador: EU sees Belarus as independent player in global politics Ambassador: EU sees Belarus as independent player in global politics
“The European Union has come to realize that our country pursues an independent and open international policy. Minsk is a major negotiating ground on Ukraine, we maintain good relations with Georgia and Moldova. This means that Belarus has a position of its own and this position is not at odds with the interests of our partners”...
26 Dec 2018
Lukashenko, Putin set to resolve disputable issues Lukashenko, Putin set to resolve disputable issues
“Indeed, we can find common ground, because the delegations in attendance have held several rounds of negotiations. They know the issues inside and out and we are also well aware of the issues to be tackled today. It would be great to settle these issues so that we will not take the old problems into the new year”...
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