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27 Jun 2017
Belarus, Vietnam have good foundation for cooperation development“The things that we have already done are the foundation for the enhancement and expansion of our ties. I am ready to discuss all measures for the deepening of cooperation. It is needed to pay special attention to the development of the trade and economic ties,” Tran Dai Quang said...
26 Jun 2017
Great interest in Belarusian education system from China“A meeting at the level of the education ministers of the two countries is held for the first time. The Chinese Education Minister has shown a great interest in our system, especially in vocational training because modern innovative economic development requires appropriate training of specialists”...
26 Jun 2017
Opinion: The OSCE PA session will reaffirm Belarus as a reliable dialogue platformAccording to the speaker, the attention of Belarusian MPs is now focused on preparations for the OSCE PA annual session, which will begin in Minsk in virtually one week. “It is the first time Belarus will host such an important forum. The parliament and interested government agencies have had to deal with a lot of most complicated organizational problems"...
26 Jun 2017
MFA: Belarus ready to develop relations with AngolaBelarus attaches great importance to the political and economic relations with Angola, and is ready to establish a strategic partnership. The countries are considering prospects for strengthening their interaction in different areas...
26 Jun 2017
Foreign ministers: Belarus, Russia have established strategic alliance over 25 years“Our countries maintain an active political dialogue at all levels. The stable infrastructure of cooperation which has been established over the years helps us find mutually acceptable solutions to any problematic subjects bilateral agenda,” the statement said...
25 Jun 2017
Belarus, China’s Xianggang enjoy close cooperation in trade and investmentThe diplomat emphasized the importance of the fact that Belarus and China are also marking 25 years of diplomatic relations this year. “Bilateral cooperation between our states has been steadily developing,” said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Cui Qiming...
23 Jun 2017
Belarus, Russia starting consultations on mutual recognition of visas“It is likely to require some professional, technical, and expert consultations that we are now starting. When we reach the final agreement, we will make a considerable leap towards the common migration and visa space," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with the Belarusian media...
23 Jun 2017
Belarusian military training internationally recognized as effectiveThe defense minister said that the national military school develops vigorously and is sufficient for training personnel for all tiers of the national military security system. The Belarusian military school has been recognized internationally as effective...
23 Jun 2017
Diplomat: Polesie children's toys in high demand in Japan"In 2015, Polesie, the manufacturer of children's toys from Kobrin, began shipping its goods to Japan. The demand for them was consistently high during the year. In 2016 the company opened the first store in Tokyo"...
23 Jun 2017
Decision on promotion of entrepreneurship to be adopted at presidential level in Belarus“We should discuss this matter and adopt a decision at the level of the president. This matter is being dealt with. As far as I know, Valery Mitskevich is monitoring the progress. I know that the government has considered these matters. We should hold a session at the level of the president and adopt a corresponding decision”...
22 Jun 2017
Belarus, Russia make effective use of economic potential of regional cooperationThe regions of the two countries have been steadily developing contacts in the trade, economic, investment, and scientific areas, expanding humanitarian partnership. The regional relations are promoted by the annual forums of the regions of Belarus and Russia...
22 Jun 2017
European partners interested in Belarus-EU agreements on readmission, visasThe relevant statement was made by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei after negotiations with Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Miroslav Lajcak...
22 Jun 2017
Italy supports Belarus’ initiative on meaningful dialogue in Europe"The most important thing is the message that Belarus is trying to convey: it is time for the Western Balkans and the European states like Belarus to sit down at the negotiating table and discuss the key matters"...
22 Jun 2017
Makei: Belarus’ presidency in CEI aimed at consolidating the region in the face of new challengesAccording to Vladimir Makei, today it is especially obvious that the only possibility to cope with these challenges is to harmonize efforts of all European countries. “There is no place for selective dialogue when “not enough European partners” are pushed aside or just ignored,” he said...
22 Jun 2017
Slovakia foreign minister: Belarus’ CEI presidency aims to improve situation in regionThe minister congratulated Belarus on the successful CEI presidency and fully supported Alexander Lukashenko’s call for discussion of multiple common challenges and threats. “No country and no region can deal with these challenges on its own. Most challenges are transnational and require comprehensive solutions...
22 Jun 2017
Call for joint efforts in CEI to address challenges and threats“We are glad to see how much attention your country pays to this interregional organization, this initiative that has gathered us here. We live in a more complex and interconnected world, and all the countries of one region face the same challenges and complex problems. The world changes on a daily basis, and the problems that we are faced with also mutate," said Igor Crnadak, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
22 Jun 2017
Lukashenko calls on CEI countries to build bridges between integration associations“At present this organization unites countries partaking in various integration associations and formats. We must use this factor in full. That is why Belarus’ presidency is aimed at promoting connectivity in a Wider Europe,” Alexander Lukashenko explained...
22 Jun 2017
Makei: Belarus welcomes Hungary’s willingness to intensify relations“We had short but very rich and fruitful negotiations. Our meetings at various international venues have already become a tradition. They are always very open, frank and constructive. We see Hungary’s systematic approach to develop further a foreign trade strategy of opening up toward the East and welcome its intention to intensify relations with Belarus”...
22 Jun 2017
Peter Szijjarto praises Belarus’ CEI presidency“I would like to congratulate Belarus on two occasions. First of all, Belarus does well with its duties at the CEI. Secondly, if we take a look at the recent achievements, we will see that they are significant,” he stressed...
21 Jun 2017
Baltic states named important foreign trade partners for Belarus“25 years of diplomatic relations is our common milestone. 25 years ago we made a step to determine our cooperation. We have reached a high level of mutual partnership,” Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Valentin Rybakov said...
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