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25 Feb 2016
Russia to continue policy of equal integration with Belarus Russia to continue policy of equal integration with Belarus
“Successful Belarusian-Russian experience has had an impact on the integration processes in the entire CIS. The achievements have been actively used in the Customs Union, the Single Economic Space and, finally, the Eurasian Economic Union”...
25 Feb 2016
Putin views Belarus-Russia Union as ex-USSR integration driver Putin views Belarus-Russia Union as ex-USSR integration driver
“Today we have another opportunity to make the next steps to advance our special relations. Today’s work will give a good incentive to the continuation of the very positive process that Belarus and Russia need"...
25 Feb 2016
Matviyenko praises role of parliaments in Belarus-Russia relations Matviyenko praises role of parliaments in Belarus-Russia relations
"The Federation Council and the Council of the Republic actively assist with the development of interregional cooperation, as evidenced by the Third Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia"...
24 Feb 2016
Svetlov: Chinese culture is of great interest to Belarus Svetlov: Chinese culture is of great interest to Belarus
Belarusian Culture Minister Boris Svetlov said at a press conference that opened a series of events to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival...
24 Feb 2016
Kobyakov: Belarus and Russia need to seek new ways for economic growth Kobyakov: Belarus and Russia need to seek new ways for economic growth
"The Supreme State Council of the Union State will consider a number of important issues at its session in Minsk. Despite the fact that our two countries are the founders of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Union State has always been the format where the most difficult economic plans of ours and our partners were tested"...
24 Feb 2016
Cui Qiming: Belarus-China relations have entered the best period of their development Cui Qiming: Belarus-China relations have entered the best period of their development
"Thanks to the leaders of the two states the Belarusian-Chinese relations have entered the best period of their development in the history of the bilateral ties. Pragmatic cooperation in various spheres has been vibrantly developing, bringing more and more results"...
24 Feb 2016
Belarus, EU urged to switch to practical cooperation Belarus, EU urged to switch to practical cooperation
"The country is a reliable partner of the EU in various areas of mutual interest, ranging from economy and investment to regional cooperation and environmental protection. The European Union is the second largest market for Belarusian exports"...
24 Feb 2016
Rybakov: Belarus, UNDP achieve considerable results in joint projects Rybakov: Belarus, UNDP achieve considerable results in joint projects
"Belarus was the first country in the CIS to host a UNDP office. “Despite the fact that we have achieved considerable success in our interaction, there is still much work ahead of us to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals"...
23 Feb 2016
Matyushevsky: Large untapped potential in Belarusian-Italian relations Matyushevsky: Large untapped potential in Belarusian-Italian relations
"We would like the Italian Government send positive signals for the Italian business community in the relations with Belarus,” Belarus’ First Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Matyushevsky said...
23 Feb 2016
Belarusian-Italian business forum expected to increase trade turnover Belarusian-Italian business forum expected to increase trade turnover
“We have been developing business relations for a long time in a fruitful manner because we are similar in many things: Italy is also an exporter country. In 2014 we managed to reach a record-high trade turnover of over $2 billion"...
23 Feb 2016
Lukashenko: Belarus ready to defend its national interests Lukashenko: Belarus ready to defend its national interests
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he presented general’s shoulder boards to senior commissioned officers...
23 Feb 2016
Lukashenko declares security, stability supreme values of Belarusian nation Lukashenko declares security, stability supreme values of Belarusian nation
“Our nation has always held in high esteem the selfless labor of the men in uniform. Fighting for freedom and independence of the native land, the nation has demonstrated unparalleled examples of courage, valor, and bravery to the entire world”...
23 Feb 2016
Belarus, Italy urged to maintain current pace of cooperation Belarus, Italy urged to maintain current pace of cooperation
"Belarus and Italy have jointly created an effective mechanism for bilateral cooperation and implementation of projects in trade, economy, science, technology, investments, and other sectors in the context of the ongoing global crisis"...
22 Feb 2016
Cui Qiming: Strengthening of cultural ties promotes all-round bilateral relations Cui Qiming: Strengthening of cultural ties promotes all-round bilateral relations
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Cui Qiming said speaking at the concert held to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival...
22 Feb 2016
Chabros: Poland-Belarus relations gaining momentum Chabros: Poland-Belarus relations gaining momentum
Charge d’Affaires of Poland in Belarus Michal Chabros said as he met with Deputy Chairman of the Brest Oblast Executive Committee Mikhail Serkov...
20 Feb 2016
Ravkov: Belarus is an open, reliable partner with predictable military policy Ravkov: Belarus is an open, reliable partner with predictable military policy
“Our country has never interfered in the internal affairs of other states. Our Military Doctrine clearly states that Belarus views no country as an enemy. The same principle is laid down in the draft of the new doctrine”...
19 Feb 2016
Belarus named an example of the balance of sovereign interests and integration commitments in EEU Belarus named an example of the balance of sovereign interests and integration commitments in EEU
Belarus’ First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Mikhnevich said at a meeting of the Belarusian Scientific and Advisory Council for Social and Economic Development under the Presidium of the Council of the Republic...
19 Feb 2016
Samarasinha: Establishing UN House in Minsk will strengthen Belarus-UN cooperation Samarasinha: Establishing UN House in Minsk will strengthen Belarus-UN cooperation
"Belarus is an active member of the United Nations. It was one of the first countries to open a UN Office. However, today Belarus is the only state in Eastern Europe and the CIS with no UN House. Fifteen UN units operate in Minsk today"...
18 Feb 2016
Weather will not ruin FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in Raubichi, organizers promise Weather will not ruin FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in Raubichi, organizers promise
The Sixth FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup will take place in Belarus' Raubichi. This year the Raubichi will host about 60 athletes from 11 states: Australia, Belarus, the UK, Kazakhstan, Canada, China, Russia, the United States, Ukraine, Japan and Switzerland...
18 Feb 2016
Gaidukevich: Belarus can become a bridge between the EU and the EEU Gaidukevich: Belarus can become a bridge between the EU and the EEU
"The Europeans have already made sure that we conduct the foreign policy aimed at strengthening the independence and sovereignty, and establishing truly mutually beneficial, equal relations with the EU,” noted Oleg Gaidukevich...
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