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Belarus is in group of countries with advanced ICT sector and good corresponding infrastructure The current state of affairs and the prospects of developing the telecom market in Belarus have been discussed at the government session hosted by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. According to the president, this field is one of the most promising sectors of the Belarusian economy. «Since 2011, its share in the gross domestic product has almost doubled, there are about 100,000 jobs in the industry...

BelTA received over 600 questions after Your Question to the President initiative launch BelTA has received over 600 questions in one day after it launched the Your Question to the President initiative. The agenda of the questions is very broad. Tomorrow Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko will meet with community leaders, experts, Belarusian and foreign journalists. «A big conversation with the president» will take place at the administrative building on Pobeditelei Avenue in Minsk. Taking...

Operation of law enforcement bodies in 2018, Interior Ministry optimization, investigation of criminal cases on agenda Belarus President met with Interior Minister Igor Shunevich to receive his report. The head of state asked about the operation of law enforcement bodies in 2018, the Interior Ministry optimization, as well as the investigation of criminal cases which are under his control. Alexander Lukashenko noted the need for tougher punishment for violations of traffic rules and touched upon...

Regional development on agenda of Council for Entrepreneurship Development's meeting The problems of businesses in the regions will be discussed today at the Council for Entrepreneurship Development. The meeting will be held at the Government House. It will discuss the promotion of private initiative in smaller towns and the ...

Possible changes in conscription rules discussed Topical issues of national security, including possible changes in conscription rules against the background of difficult demographic situation, were discussed at the meeting of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko with permanent members of the Security Council. Bad health and postponements were among the main reasons for not meeting conscription targets last year. Alexander Lukashenko noted that some measures to ...

Alexander Lukashenko held a session to discuss demographic situation Today Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko held a session to discuss the demographic situation and the support of families with children. The President remarked that exceptional measures have been taken to support families with kids. We should promote efficient measures and get rid of inefficient ones, said the President. In his opinion, it is essential to scrutinize the system of family support as such and, perhaps, to redistribute...

Lukashenko: in the two years before the elections it is necessary to demonstrate the ability to solve problems to the nation In the two years before the elections it is necessary to demonstrate the ability to solve problems to the nation. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement as he appointed aides to the president and authorized the appointment of heads of a number of local executive and administrative bodies on 12 February. The head of state spoke at length about the economic...

... to ensure financial stability The situation in the financial market, increasing the responsibility of the National Bank to ensure financial stability and marking the 25th anniversary of the Belarusian ruble. These issues were on the agenda of the meeting of Belarus President with NBRB Chairman of the Board Pavel Kallaur. Over the recent year the country has maintained financial stability thanks to the efforts of the National Bank to a great extend, according to the head of state. The current monetary ...

Briefing with CSTO member states held today in Moscow A joint exercise of the Collective Security Treaty Organization will take place in Belarus, Russia, and Tajikistan, said Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Anatoly Sidorov today during a briefing in Moscow. The briefing was held as a teleconference between CSTO member states. One of the topics was the preparation of the joint strategic exercise Combat Brotherhood 2019. It will be carried out this fall. When exactly the exercise will take place and...

Agenda included about ten issues From the work of enterprises to international cooperation. A wide range of topics was discussed today at the meeting of Belarus President with the Council of Ministers leadership. The agenda included a package of bills that will affect the business environment and the investment climate. Considering that the documents affect a wide range of interests, the Parliament,...