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.03.24
14:55
Economy
Promising areas for cooperation of Belarus, Russia’s Adygea named
The joint working group on the implementation of the agreement between
the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Adygea (Russian Federation)
and the Government of Belarus on trade, economic, sci-tech, social and
cultural cooperation held its meeting on 28 March.
14:41
Economy
Belarus, China to deepen interregional trade and economic contacts
The parties focused on efforts to expand interregional trade and
economic cooperation between the two countries, including sister city
relations between Grodno Oblast and Hainan Province.
14:23
Society
Belarus home to about 9.15m people as of 1 January 2024
In 2023 Belarus was home to 9,200,617 people. This is why the population dropped by 44,639 people last year. Minsk was home to 1,992,862 people as of 1 January 2024, down from 1,995,471 people in 2023.
14:15
Economy
Central bank: The Belarusian economy is not overheated
Pavel Kallaur stated that in the last three years Belarusian enterprises adapted to external shocks. The rather good economic growth confirms it. In January-February 2024 Belarus’ GDP grew by 4%.
13:34
President
Lukashenko: Price regulation system will stay in place
One of the major issues, which the head of state drew attention to, was
about the system of price regulation in the country. The president
reminded those present at the meeting that both the National Bank and
the government were responsible for inflation and price growth in
Belarus.
12:59
President
Lukashenko: Belarusian economy shows resilience against sanctions
The Belarusian economy is doing well despite huge pressure from
unfriendly countries, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as
he was hearing a report on the performance of the banking system and
measures to bolster foreign trade.
12:50
Economy
Sugar production in Belarus at historic high
Oleg Zhidkov said: “After processing the raw materials we received 670,000 tonnes of sugar, 15-17% up from 2022. The figure varied from sugar refinery to sugar refinery. It will become our key export potential this year. Prices on international commodity exchanges are on the rise."
12:39
Society
Progress in forming Belarusian People’s Congress reviewed
Igor Karpenko said: “Candidates for delegates to the Belarusian People’s Congress are being nominated now. This process will end on 31 March. Elections of delegates to the Belarusian People’s Congress will take place on 1-10 April."
12:06
President
Lukashenko announces tougher control over National Bank
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that this will not entail interference with the work of the National Bank.
11:31
President
Lukashenko: Any financial activity should serve interests of economy
The economy is a top priority, thus any financial activity should serve
the interests of the economy, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko
said as he was hearing a report on the performance of the banking system
and measures to bolster foreign trade.
10:46
Society
Emir Kusturica explains why he loves Belarus
Serbian film director Emir Kusturica told the Belarus 1 TV channel why he loves Belarus, BelTA has learned.
10:25
Society
Mitskevich names criteria for selecting delegates to Belarusian People’s Congress
“These people should care about their country. They should have enough
experience, because decisions they will take will be very impactful, so
such decisions should be approached very carefully. And often delegates
will have to tap into their experience and worldview,” said Valery
Mitskevich.
09:55
Politics
Ambassadors of Belarus, Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation in politics, economy
On 27 March Belarus’ Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi met with
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia to the Russian Federation and concurrently to the Republic of
Belarus Abdulrahman Bin Suleiman Al Ahmed.
09:20
President
New decree amends rules regulating sponsorships in Belarus
On 27 March, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No.
112 to amend the rules regulating the provision and use of gratuitous
(sponsor) aid.