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Thursday, 18 July 2019
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18:37
Minsk Oblast, Tatarstan to sign agreement on cooperation
According to Minsk Oblast Governor Anatoly Isachenko, the forum is a unique platform for dialogue. It helps the peoples of Russia and Belarus to take stock of the progress and consider the prospects for further integration.
18:35
Belarus' National Library signs cooperation agreements with Russian colleagues
Belarus' National Library signed agreements on cooperation with the Russian State Library and the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library on the sidelines of the 6th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia in St. Petersburg.
18:26
Flax touted as cotton substitute for Belarus, Russia
Proposal to establish a cluster in the linen industry was made at the 6th Forum of Regions. Mikhail Myasnikovich said that the project goes beyond the standard documents such as Russian-Belarusian Union State programs. The cluster, if established, will operate as a commercial entity and deal with issues of import substitution.
17:54
Russian universities mull over additional state-funded places for Belarusian students
“Russia is considering a possibility of allocating additional state-funded places in our universities for Belarusian nationals,” said Vladimir Putin. In his words, about 4,000 Belarusians study at the Russian universities on a budgetary basis.
17:33
Belarus, Russia set up association of universities
The declaration on the activity of the organization was signed by Chairman of the Council of the Rectors of Russia, Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichiy and acting Chairman of the National Council of Rectors of Institutions of Higher Education, Rector of the Belarusian State University Andrei Korol.
17:22
Lukashenko: Belarusians and Russians have gone through many trials with honor
The Belarusian leader said: “Belarusians and Russians have gone through many trials and have endured them together with honor!" “We have nothing to be ashamed of in our history. We should hold it sacred. Because it is our greatest legacy," he noted.
17:04
Lukashenko suggests joint bids for large-scale sport events with Russia
The Belarusian head of state noted that the countries had already hosted large-scale international sport competitions successfully. They included the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and the 2nd European Games 2019 in Belarus.
17:02
Lukashenko, Putin work out new initiatives to deepen Belarus-Russia integration
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin worked out new initiatives to deepen integration between the two countries during the talks in St. Petersburg, Belarus' Economy Minister Dmitry Krutoi told the media.
17:01
Sixth forum of Belarusian, Russian regions expected to net at least $550m in contracts
The senator said: “At least $550 million worth of commercial contracts will be signed. It is truly a serious contribution.” Apart from that, 84 agreements on cooperation, including cooperation in humanitarian affairs, have been signed during the forum.
16:50
MFA: Belarus will continue to promote Helsinki 2 initiative
Belarus will promote this idea [of holding a new OSCE conference in the Helsinki 2 format] every time, at every opportunity, at an appropriate occasion, Andrei Dapkiunas said.
16:48
Putin suggests joint training of Belarusian, Russian athletes for Olympics
The Russian president congratulated the Belarusian authorities on the successful organization of the 2nd European Games in Minsk.
16:37
Cooperation, common history, youth, integration in Belarus president's speech at St Petersburg forum
In his speech the head of state drew attention to Belarus-Russia interaction in various areas, emphasized humanitarian cooperation and regional ties, remarked upon the history Belarusians and Russians share, and underlined the importance of pursuing an effective youth policy.
16:33
Zhirovichy Monastery to be renovated by Q1 2020
“The monastery is an important Orthodox sacred site. The memorable dates will not go unnoticed. The celebrations will attract a large number of guests. It is important to hold the events at the highest level,” Head of the Belarus President Administration Natalya Kochanova said.
16:28
Lukashenko: Key decisions on integration agreed with Putin
Over this time a lot has been done to achieve equal rights of citizens of our countries. Government groups are actively working on closer integration and priorities of common development. Vladimir Putin and I have agreements in principle on that, the Belarusian leader said.
16:02
Belarus signs cooperation agreements with three Russian regions
A package of cooperation agreements in trade, economy, science and technology, culture and social matters has been signed between the government of Belarus and the governments of Ingushetia and Saratov Oblast and the administration of Smolensk Oblast.
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