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... between Belarus and the EU were discussed today at the Palace of Independence. Belarus sees no obstacles for intensification of the political dialog with the European Union and is ready to move further in the direction. The President declared this at his meeting with the Head of EU delegation. Andrea Victorin is completing her 4-year mission in our country. One of the key topics discussed today was Belarus' peace-keeping effort in the region, including regulation of the situation in the Ukraine.

Walid al Muallem conveys greetings to head of state from Bashar al-Assad Belarus President met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria. According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, Belarus is open for cooperation with this state and is ready to fully participate in the reconstruction of the country. There are no closed topics between Minsk and Damascus. From the first days of the conflict in Syria Belarus was on the side of the people and the leadership of the...

German Gref mentions Belarus’ strong support in the course of Sberbankiad Sberbank’s work in Belarus is satisfactory. Aleksandr Lukashenko made the relevant statement as he met with President of Sberbank of Russia, Chairman of the Board German Gref. The head of state said he appreciated the fulfillment of obligations by the bank. In turn, German Gref thanked Aleksandr Lukashenko for the warm welcome and mentioned the strong support the Belarusian side demonstrates in the course of the Sberbankiad...

... promising platform for international interaction CIS states intend to improve their work on fighting corruption. The matter was discussed at a session of the Interstate Council for Counteracting Corruption in the CIS Executive Committee in Minsk. The meeting would contribute to harmonizing the legislation of the participating states and the development of uniform approaches in the sphere of fight against corruption. The Interstate Council is considered a promising platform for international interaction ...

Astana interested in developing cooperation with Minsk in food industry and mechanical engineering Topical issues of the Belarusian-Kazakh trade and economic cooperation will be discussed today in Minsk at a meeting of a business council. Top managers of enterprises and companies of Central Asia, as well as heads of chambers of commerce and industry of the two countries will take part in the forum. Astana is interested in the development of interaction with ...

A.Lukashenko to speak at SCO Heads of State Council meeting Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a two-day working visit. Belarus President’s aircraft has landed at the Manas international airport. The head of state is expected to take part in the meeting of the Heads of State Council ...

Belarus – Eastern Europe leader in introducing digital financial services Belarus hosts the meeting of the Eastern Europe & Central Asia initiative of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion. The meeting focuses on promotion of digital financial services and coverage of risks associated with new technology adoption. Belarus is the Eastern Europe ...

A.Lukashenko: efficient work of Belarusian refineries plays important role in maintaining stability of domestic economy Today Belarus President visited OAO Naftan, one of the major companies of the national oil refining industry. At a session to discuss upgrade of Belarusian refineries, Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that their efficient work plays an important role in maintaining stability of the domestic economy. Now OAO Naftan forms six percent of the region's GDP and provides more than half...

New plants in Svetlogorsk and Dobrush to increase forest industry exports to more than $ 2.5 billion A joint meeting of both houses of the Belarusian parliament was held today in the Oval Hall. Members of the government answered MPs’ questions. One of the main themes was the forest industry. The deputies were interested in whether the core organizations provide ...

Lukashenko highlighted existing issues in trade and economy, particularly, with Russia Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko held a session to discuss economic issues. Among the crucial issues discussed were the gross domestic product, export because it generates the inflow of foreign currency to the country, elimination of hindrances in the Belarus’ economic development. The president invited the participants of the session to discuss existing issues in the trade and economic cooperation, particularly...