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4 May 2018
Chinese tourists interested in Belarus’ culture, history Chinese tourists interested in Belarus’ culture, history
According to the diplomat, in Belarus Chinese tourists are attracted to the castles in Nesvizh and Mir, to the beautiful nature, primarily the national park Belovezhskaya Pushcha, and to local lakes...
4 May 2018
Belarus hopes for Chinese FDI in joint projects Belarus hopes for Chinese FDI in joint projects
It is important to shift towards large-scale investment cooperation from regular trade, the speaker underlined. This may become a turning point for Belarus-China relations and bring them to a new level...
4 May 2018
Opinion: Common political principles underlie Belarus-China cooperation Opinion: Common political principles underlie Belarus-China cooperation
Both countries advocate the formation of a multipolar world, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries under whatever pretext, and peaceful settlement of international conflicts and disputes...
4 May 2018
Belarus-China projects at the forefront of scientific progress Belarus-China projects at the forefront of scientific progress
The Belarusian-Chinese cooperation is multipronged and is not limited to trade and economic relations only, Mikhail Myasnikovich said. The two countries have been implementing investment projects, innovative programs...
3 May 2018
Mass Media in Belarus expo seen as platform for communication of journalists from different states Mass Media in Belarus expo seen as platform for communication of journalists from different states
He also noted that he was impressed with the scale of the exhibition and noted the large number of participating countries and the rich program of the forum...
3 May 2018
Belarusian information minister encourages reporters to work towards consolidated society Belarusian information minister encourages reporters to work towards consolidated society
“The modern spectrum of mass media paints a broad picture of the world,” said the Belarusian information minister. In his words, the information spread by mass media has to objectively and seriously represent the reality...
3 May 2018
Belarus’ participation in Belt and Road viewed as interesting topic for readers Belarus’ participation in Belt and Road viewed as interesting topic for readers
The Belarusian-Chinese relations have reached a level of trust-based comprehensive strategic partnership, including in part of the implementation of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road initiative...
3 May 2018
Brexit expected to favorably influence Belarus-UK relations Brexit expected to favorably influence Belarus-UK relations
"After Brexit the UK will be interested in bolstering its relations with other countries in every possible way, including relations with Belarus"...
3 May 2018
Belarusian economy demonstrates steady balanced growth Belarusian economy demonstrates steady balanced growth
"All the most important targets of the [social and economic development] forecast approved by the head of state were hit in Q1 2018. Including the GDP growth rate — 105.1% and the growth rate of the export of merchandise and services — 129.8%"...
3 May 2018
Lukashenko wants higher living standards for Belarusians Lukashenko wants higher living standards for Belarusians
"The foundation of economic policy is unshakeable. If you see the need for transformations in any field (the economy, social life, especially manufacturing enterprises), you must always remember about social responsibility and take the interests of people into account"...
2 May 2018
Need for great role of Belarus’ Federation of Trade Unions emphasized Need for great role of Belarus’ Federation of Trade Unions emphasized
“I would like to see our trade unions play a great role. At least, I want you to know what is happening in the labor collectives and protect the interests of our people”...
28 Apr 2018
Ambassador: Belarus will maintain mutually beneficial cooperation with Armenia Ambassador: Belarus will maintain mutually beneficial cooperation with Armenia
"We have never enforced our goods, service, or the political agenda. I am confident that this trend will stay in place in our cooperation with Armenia"...
28 Apr 2018
New economy branches, IT development to raise Belarus’ GDP up to $100bn New economy branches, IT development to raise Belarus’ GDP up to $100bn
"It is unlikely we will be able to do that with conventional kinds of economic activities. This is why raising foreign direct investments instead of debts will lead to the development of new economy branches"...
28 Apr 2018
Belarus’ GDP growth strong in Q1 2018, outpaces forecast Belarus’ GDP growth strong in Q1 2018, outpaces forecast
According to the prime minister, a good basis in terms of GDP growth was laid early this year. The GDP expanded by 5.1% as against the forecast of 2.1% and for the first quarter and 3.5% for the year). Productivity is increasing even more rapidly than GDP...
28 Apr 2018
Lukashenko: We can turn Belarus into a prosperous land Lukashenko: We can turn Belarus into a prosperous land
“We cannot lose what we have today. Everything depends on us. We are able to make our country a prosperous land,” the head of state stressed...
27 Apr 2018
Belarus' draft law on mass media undergoing fine-tuning Belarus' draft law on mass media undergoing fine-tuning
The deputy minister did not rule out that the draft law will be significantly amended by the second reading and will differ from the draft that passed the first reading. “This is quite possible taking into account the work underway”...
26 Apr 2018
Significant growth in Belarus' livestock production possible in 2018-2019 Significant growth in Belarus' livestock production possible in 2018-2019
"This year we have every chance to apply more mineral fertilizers, sow more permanent grasses, stock more fodder for the cattle so that the country could see a growth in its agricultural sector in the current and subsequent years"...
26 Apr 2018
Belarusian government to continue taking care of Chernobyl-affected areas Belarusian government to continue taking care of Chernobyl-affected areas
The Council of the Republic has been working to make sure the Chernobyl remain on the international agenda...
26 Apr 2018
Opinion: Consolidation of society guarantees gradual forward movement in all fields Opinion: Consolidation of society guarantees gradual forward movement in all fields
"Only close cooperation will help manufacture high-quality in-demand competitive products that will contribute to the development of the society and state"...
25 Apr 2018
Opinion: Belarus is ready for cooperation with EU only on mutual respect terms Opinion: Belarus is ready for cooperation with EU only on mutual respect terms
Belarus maintains a responsible and constructive stance and does its best to minimize negative consequences of the geopolitical tension, which has emerged in the region out of the country’s own volition, in a bid to bolster peace, stability, and security in Europe...
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