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23 Mar 2016
European Union ready to expand trade, economic ties with Belarus European Union ready to expand trade, economic ties with Belarus
Andrea Wiktorin, Head of the European Union Delegation to Belarus, made the statement as she met with Belarusian Trade Minister Vladimir Koltovich in Minsk...
23 Mar 2016
Lukashenko: Belarus ready for closest cooperation with Poland Lukashenko: Belarus ready for closest cooperation with Poland
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski...
22 Mar 2016
China committed to strategy of mutually beneficial cooperation with Belarus China committed to strategy of mutually beneficial cooperation with Belarus
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Cui Qiming said as he spoke at a meeting of the Young Diplomat youth club in the House of Friendship...
22 Mar 2016
Belarus ready for cooperation with Georgia in all areas Belarus ready for cooperation with Georgia in all areas
“We are ready to consider concrete proposals in all areas. I am convinced that today's meeting will give further impetus to cooperation between Belarus and Georgia,” Andrei Kobyakov said as he met with Georgian counterpart Giorgi Kvirikashvili...
22 Mar 2016
MFA: Poland willing to discuss issues in relations with Belarus rather than politicize them MFA: Poland willing to discuss issues in relations with Belarus rather than politicize them
Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski that he would like to start a dialogue with Belarus on the good-neighborly relations, and on the regional and pan-European ties, which applies to the two countries...
22 Mar 2016
Belarus hopes to strengthen relations of trust with Poland Belarus hopes to strengthen relations of trust with Poland
“We view the visit as a timely and important event that is likely to give a fresh impetus to the Belarusian-Polish cooperation in all fields,” the Belarusian diplomat said...
22 Mar 2016
Lukashenko expresses condolences to Belgium over terrorist attacks victims Lukashenko expresses condolences to Belgium over terrorist attacks victims
“It is with big pain that people in Belarus have learned the news about numerous victims of the terrorist attacks which hit Brussels on 22 March,” the message of condolences reads...
22 Mar 2016
Huge progress expected in Belarus-Georgia relations Huge progress expected in Belarus-Georgia relations
Giorgi Kvirikashvili remarked that all contacts between the two countries were invigorated after the official visit of the Belarus president to Georgia in April 2015...
22 Mar 2016
Lukashenko: Belarus, Georgia should raise bilateral trade to $200m Lukashenko: Belarus, Georgia should raise bilateral trade to $200m
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Georgia Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili...
22 Mar 2016
Call for using new opportunities to accelerate Belarus’ WTO accession talks Call for using new opportunities to accelerate Belarus’ WTO accession talks
“When we speak about the WTO accession, we need to understand that the matter is not just about the barriers and tariffs, but also about the need to have a clear idea about the flows of goods and the opportunities for international trade"...
22 Mar 2016
Belarus’ accession to WTO viewed as step towards sustainable development goals Belarus’ accession to WTO viewed as step towards sustainable development goals
Program Officer for the UNDP in Belarus Igor Severin believes that Belarus can share its experience in many areas, including Chernobyl-related issues, with the international community...
22 Mar 2016
Preparations for Belarus’ WTO membership may be completed within a year Preparations for Belarus’ WTO membership may be completed within a year
Speaking about Belarus’ WTO entry prospects, Igor Severine noted that “a little is left to do, including the need to study the experience of the country's closest neighbors”...
22 Mar 2016
Lukashenko urges to make every effort to prepare Belarusian athletes for Olympic Games Lukashenko urges to make every effort to prepare Belarusian athletes for Olympic Games
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said in a message of greetings addressed to Belarusian athletes on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the National Olympic Committee...
21 Mar 2016
Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Metropolitan Filaret Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Metropolitan Filaret
For many years Metropolitan Filaret has been doing his best to promote eternal verities and the transforming power of Christianity, instill creative faith and sincere love in people...
19 Mar 2016
Avant-garde art museum to enhance Vitebsk’s status Avant-garde art museum to enhance Vitebsk’s status
The building of the People’s Art School in Vitebsk set up by Marc Chagall in early 20th century is currently under renovation. Alexander Kosinets believes that a whole museum complex should be created in the old part of the city...
19 Mar 2016
Minsk named best venue for Ukraine talks Minsk named best venue for Ukraine talks
“I would like to thank the Belarusian authorities and Alexander Lukashenko personally for the opportunity to have this political platform. It is of high importance that this platform is not in Brussels or Paris, but here,” said Petro Symonenko...
18 Mar 2016
Belarus may relax visa regulations for countries without migration problems Belarus may relax visa regulations for countries without migration problems
According to the official, a lot has already been done in this regard. Tourists are allowed to stay in the country for three days without visas for the sake of visiting the national park Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Certain measures have been taken to attract organized tourist groups from China...
18 Mar 2016
Belarus welcomes Hungary’s readiness for closer cooperation Belarus welcomes Hungary’s readiness for closer cooperation
According to the minister, the Belarusian side sees Hungary’s systemic approach to further development of the foreign economic strategy Opening to the East and welcomes the country’s readiness to intensify relations with Belarus...
17 Mar 2016
Mexico’s honorary consulate in Belarus to advance bilateral relations Mexico’s honorary consulate in Belarus to advance bilateral relations
Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov stated there are no issues in Belarusian-Mexican relations. The official confirmed Belarus’ willingness to advance and deepen bilateral cooperation across the board...
17 Mar 2016
Call for pooling Belarus’, Thailand’s potentials to secure higher competitive ability Call for pooling Belarus’, Thailand’s potentials to secure higher competitive ability
Vladimir Andreichenko noted that Thailand is a key partner for Belarus in Southeast Asia. The Thai side also demonstrates serious interest in Belarus. The invigoration of the political dialogue at the high and top levels and the enhancement of economic ties testify to that...
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