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17 Nov 2017
Belarus-Russia draft mutual visa recognition agreement nearing finalization Belarus-Russia draft mutual visa recognition agreement nearing finalization
"The most important thing is that both countries understand: this has to be done. This is important for the comfortable coexistence in the Union State"...
17 Nov 2017
Full-value relations with European Union named vital for stability in Belarus Full-value relations with European Union named vital for stability in Belarus
The Belarusian minister of foreign affairs explained that the new legal agreement with the European Union is needed taking into account changes in the context. The document will allow the sides to more actively advance trade and economic cooperation, political and humanitarian relations...
17 Nov 2017
Belarus’ commitment to European cohesion praised Belarus’ commitment to European cohesion praised
German Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Sigmar Gabriel made the statement after the talks with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...
17 Nov 2017
Makei: Belarus-Germany relations are improving Makei: Belarus-Germany relations are improving
"We were happy to note that in the past few years the political contacts between Belarus and Germany have significantly intensified, including the contacts between the ministries of foreign affairs of the two states"...
17 Nov 2017
Belarus described as fitting site for peace talks Belarus described as fitting site for peace talks
Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Sigmar Gabriel said at the meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...
17 Nov 2017
Belarus hails Germany’s contribution to resolution of conflict in Ukraine Belarus hails Germany’s contribution to resolution of conflict in Ukraine
“Germany can make a great contribution to the development of modern history if it is to continue its policy aimed at normalizing the situation in Eastern Ukraine,” the head of state noted...
17 Nov 2017
Schuebel: EU hopes to reach point of no return in relations with Belarus Schuebel: EU hopes to reach point of no return in relations with Belarus
The EU representative also noted the increase in trade with the EU, in the export from Belarus. "We have a great potential in economy. Although we need progress in other areas too"...
17 Nov 2017
Belarus hailed as one of EaP leaders in digitization of economy Belarus hailed as one of EaP leaders in digitization of economy
"Belarus is one of the leading countries, one of the driving forces in the development of this area. It is obvious that Belarus sees the pressing needs of the time and is ready to reform its economy on the basis of digital technologies"...
16 Nov 2017
Wiktorin: Belarus is becoming an active member of Eastern Partnership Wiktorin: Belarus is becoming an active member of Eastern Partnership
In her words, the European Union welcomes the readiness of the Belarusian government for cooperation and its attention to the current problems in the region...
16 Nov 2017
Sidorenko: Belarus should draw and support Europe’s interest Sidorenko: Belarus should draw and support Europe’s interest
According to the diplomat, the new perception of Belarus is felt during his official and business meetings in Germany, be it with politicians and state figures, businessmen, or representatives of public organizations...
16 Nov 2017
German MFA: Europe does not want to drive wedge in Belarus-Russia relations German MFA: Europe does not want to drive wedge in Belarus-Russia relations
"Belarus is a bridge, a state that is not just located between the EU and Russia but unites them. No one intends to have Belarus make a choice: to be either with Russia or with the EU"...
16 Nov 2017
Voronetsky: Belarus’ role in EU’s eastern foreign policy will be strengthening Voronetsky: Belarus’ role in EU’s eastern foreign policy will be strengthening
"I forecast and expect to see a stronger role that Belarus will be playing in the foreign policy of the European Union in eastern direction. I also expect Belarus’ increased role and place, its influence in the western vector of Russia’s foreign policy"...
16 Nov 2017
Belarus’ sincere desire for peace in Ukraine reaffirmed Belarus’ sincere desire for peace in Ukraine reaffirmed
“The idea to send peacekeeping forces to Donbass is being discussed now and fleshed out as draft resolutions of the UN Security Council. We talked about it even back in October 2014. We stay true to our words just like the Belarusian minister of foreign affairs confirmed it yesterday"...
16 Nov 2017
Lukashenko expresses condolences to Greece president over flood victims Lukashenko expresses condolences to Greece president over flood victims
“It is with deep pain and sorrow that the Republic of Belarus has learned the news about the devastating floods in central Greece which led to numerous victims and destructions,” the message condolences reads...
16 Nov 2017
Belarus’ WTO accession process on agenda of Minsk Forum 2017 Belarus’ WTO accession process on agenda of Minsk Forum 2017
"They are set to talk about topical matters of bilateral relations. Bearing in mind next week’s EaP summit in Brussels, they will also touch upon Belarus-EU relations and Belarus’ role in the Eastern Partnership"...
16 Nov 2017
Belarus-EU economic relations develop in positive manner Belarus-EU economic relations develop in positive manner
"The European Union’s interest in Belarus as an industrial site, an economic partner can be tracked by the number of delegations from European countries. The number grew considerably in this period"...
16 Nov 2017
Lukashenko: Activities of banks should be in sync with national economy interests Lukashenko: Activities of banks should be in sync with national economy interests
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he heard out a report on the operation of credit and financial organizations...
15 Nov 2017
Huawei Technologies: Belarus’ international reputation in IT sector is growing Huawei Technologies: Belarus’ international reputation in IT sector is growing
"If the world's largest players in the IT industry carry out transactions with Belarus, it means that the country has created the necessary conditions for the development of this sector"...
15 Nov 2017
Belarus has potential for active implementation of innovations in Belt and Road project Belarus has potential for active implementation of innovations in Belt and Road project
He stressed that digital innovations are rapidly entering everyone's life, creating better conditions for modern life. As an example, the director cited the Smart City system, which is also being introduced in the Belarusian capital...
15 Nov 2017
No plans for simultaneous presidential, parliamentary elections in Belarus in 2020 No plans for simultaneous presidential, parliamentary elections in Belarus in 2020
"We will definitely not have them at the same time. The head of state has a clear position in this regard. He said long ago that the presidential election campaign should not coincide with any other one"...
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