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21 Nov 2017
Belarus president about economic growth: No reasons for self-complacency Belarus president about economic growth: No reasons for self-complacency
“We can see certain growth this year. There are positive signs in the key industries of the economy. The domestic foreign currency market is stable. There is a foreign trade surplus. We have augmented the gold and foreign exchange reserves; the export has been growing"...
20 Nov 2017
All economic draft laws designed to improve investment climate in Belarus All economic draft laws designed to improve investment climate in Belarus
“The draft laws that are under consideration in our commission are all related to investment. We consider laws, law enforcement practices, property rights protection, and judicial practice. It is impossible for one law to change the investment climate. Such issues need to be addressed with a holistic approach”...
20 Nov 2017
Belarusian MPs eager to work hard with Georgian parliament Belarusian MPs eager to work hard with Georgian parliament
In his opinion, a lot of work needs to be done to advance cooperation in various spheres. More vigorous contacts via the friendship groups previously established in the two parliaments will facilitate it among other things...
20 Nov 2017
Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Patriarch Kirill Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Patriarch Kirill
“Your personal contribution to the restoration of great Orthodox traditions, native language and culture, strengthening of the Slavonic unity is invaluable,” the head of state noted...
20 Nov 2017
Kobakhidze expresses hope for new level in Belarus-Georgia parliamentary relations Kobakhidze expresses hope for new level in Belarus-Georgia parliamentary relations
He noted that the Georgian parliamentary delegation and the National Assembly of Belarus will sign a statement which envisages more interaction in this regard...
20 Nov 2017
Belarus views Georgia as one of its strategic partners Belarus views Georgia as one of its strategic partners
In his words, Belarus and Georgia do not have any closed topics. The countries are quite honest with each other when it comes to different matters, including international cooperation...
20 Nov 2017
Belarus, Georgia urged to strengthen friendship Belarus, Georgia urged to strengthen friendship
"We have excellent political and diplomatic relations, and also a strong friendship between our peoples. For us it is very important to have a close relationship between Georgia and the Republic of Belarus"...
20 Nov 2017
Belarus president plans to visit Georgia in H1 2018 Belarus president plans to visit Georgia in H1 2018
“We have reached an agreement on it, and now we have joined efforts with you to arrange the forthcoming visit in a way to leave a mark in the economy and trade between our states”...
20 Nov 2017
Belarusian business associations urged to do more Belarusian business associations urged to do more
Measures to secure the development of business associations may include reduced rental fees, defending the interests of members of the associations in court, simplification of the rules to receive international technical assistance, commercial services...
20 Nov 2017
Belarus has no plans for leaving Russia’s dairy market Belarus has no plans for leaving Russia’s dairy market
"At the same time, we keep augmenting the supplies to third countries. If you leave a market today, they will not be waiting there for you tomorrow. However, you can spot a niche in every country"...
19 Nov 2017
IFMC in Vitebsk turns into Belarus’ trademark IFMC in Vitebsk turns into Belarus’ trademark
"Over its 30 years of existence the festival has turned into a cultural trademark of not only Vitebsk but also the whole country. Today, the festival is well-known outside Belarus, is recognized by the world’s choreography community, sets trends in modern choreography"...
19 Nov 2017
Belarus, Moldova mark 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations Belarus, Moldova mark 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Moldova President Igor Dodon on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belarus and Moldova...
18 Nov 2017
Lukashenko: Belarus-Latvia relations rely on principles of partnership and respect Lukashenko: Belarus-Latvia relations rely on principles of partnership and respect
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Latvia President Raimonds Vejonisas as the country celebrates the 99th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia...
18 Nov 2017
Belarus views Oman as reliable friend and partner Belarus views Oman as reliable friend and partner
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said of Oman as the country celebrates National Day...
17 Nov 2017
Kalinin: SMEs in Belarus have big potential for further growth Kalinin: SMEs in Belarus have big potential for further growth
"Small and medium-sized companies, due to their mobility and flexibility, can improve the processes in the employment sector, create new points of economic growth"...
17 Nov 2017
Belarusian car maker BelGee promised big government contracts Belarusian car maker BelGee promised big government contracts
“I’ve already forbidden the entire power vertical to buy import cars. We’ve already bought dozens of [Geely] cars. We will gradually replace the rest now, starting with the central government and ending with municipal government agencies"...
17 Nov 2017
Belarus president encourages BelGee car maker to set up own engineering department Belarus president encourages BelGee car maker to set up own engineering department
"We should create a design engineering office of our own. Yes, we’ve got help from the specialists, who came here from Sweden and other countries. But we need specialists of our own"...
17 Nov 2017
Belarus-Ukraine interregional cooperation hailed as promising Belarus-Ukraine interregional cooperation hailed as promising
Igor Kizim noted that Ukraine and Belarus have great potential in the field of economic cooperation. Now, great attention is paid to the development of interregional relations. This is a promising area...
17 Nov 2017
Lukashenko on car production launch in Belarus: My dream has come true Lukashenko on car production launch in Belarus: My dream has come true
“Our friends responded to my request and helped to set up this wonderful factory. They have also given a loan. Therefore, first of all I would like to say that my dream to produce a car in Belarus has come true”...
17 Nov 2017
Makei suggests new format of cooperation for Belarus, Germany Makei suggests new format of cooperation for Belarus, Germany
“Perhaps, it is time we thought about a new format - partnership between Belarus and separate federal states of Germany”...
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