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.05.24
13:50
Society
Minsk, Gomel, Grodno to become sister cities with Baku, Ganja, Gabala
Sister cities are not just a status. The new format of cooperation will
enable the cities to make the most of regional potential and ramp up
contacts across the board.
13:34
Society
China described as close, reliable friend and good partner for Belarus
China is a close, reliable friend and good partner for Belarus, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said during a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong.
13:31
President
Package of documents signed following Lukashenko-Aliyev talks in Azerbaijan
The signed agreements include an intergovernmental protocol on the
mutual application of electronic systems of certification of origin of
goods. It is aimed at simplifying trade, increasing efficiency and
reducing the time of customs control.
13:15
President
Lukashenko offers Azerbaijan help with post-war rebuilding
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has offered Azerbaijan
assistance with the post-war rebuilding effort, BelTA has learned.
12:52
Politics
Agenda for upcoming CIS Heads of Government Council announced
“It is expected that 12 issues will be submitted to the CIS Heads of
Government for consideration. In a one-on-one meeting, the heads of the
delegations will exchange views and discuss topical issues of the CIS
economic development,” Nurlan Seitimov
said.
12:33
Economy
Belarus-Azerbaijan exchange trade up by more than 14 times in January-April 2024
In January-April, the amount of transactions concluded by Azerbaijani companies at exchange auctions reached $38 million, which was 14.5 times more than in the same period in 2023, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange.
12:27
President
Aliyev: We value trust-based partnership between Belarus, Azerbaijan
According to Ilham Aliyev, during the narrow-format talks the two
leaders had an in-depth discussion of many issues on the bilateral,
regional and international agenda. The parties confirmed the strategic
nature of bilateral relations.
12:18
Partners
Siberian tiger cubs flourish in Chinese breeding centers
As of Thursday, 18 Siberian tiger cubs have been born at the Siberian
Tiger Park in Harbin and the Hengdaohezi Siberian Tiger Park in
Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang province.
12:16
President
Lukashenko: No closed topics in Belarus-Azerbaijan relations
The two countries have the same world view and understand where it is
moving, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on 16 May.
12:13
Society
‘Zelensky is an avatar’. Derkach explains who really governs Ukraine
According to the politician, neither Ukrainian politicians nor Ukrainian security agencies are autonomous. “Ukrainian security agencies are a tool of Western security agencies. There is no point in talking about their autonomy,” Andrei Derkach said.
11:21
Partners
Mount Ibu spews volcanic ash nearly five kilometers above peak: PVMBG
The Center for Volcanology and
Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG) recorded eruptive activity of
volcanic ash soaring up to five kilometers above the peak of Mount Ibu
on Halmahera Island, North Maluku.
10:55
Economy
Foreign investment in Belarus’ economy at $2.8bn in Q1 2024
Foreign investors injected $2.8 billion in the Belarusian economy in the
first quarter of 2024, BelTA learned from the National Statistical
Committee.
10:47
Economy
Belarus’ Development Bank supports “One District - One Project” program
Head of the Client Management Department of the Development Bank of the
Republic of Belarus Alesya Yakimush told BelTA’s The Nation Speaks
project what programs the Development Bank finances as part of the “One
District - One Project” initiative.
10:28
Partners
Türkiye's Kizilirmak Delta, hosting endangered bird species, seeks UNESCO status
The Kizilirmak Delta, home to 365
bird species and being considered for UNESCO World Heritage, also serves
as a habitat for endangered species in Türkiye’s northern Samsun
province.
10:22
President
Lukashenko, Aliyev meeting in Zagulba Presidential Palace
In line with the protocol, the negotiations are preceded by ceremonial
events involving an honor guard company and the performance of the
national anthems. Members of the delegations also participate in the
ceremony. Another mandatory tradition is the photo-opp of the two
leaders.