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.08.20
13:30
Politics
FM: Belarus is resuming foreign political cooperation
Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei stressed that the pandemic had affected contacts with foreign colleagues. Nevertheless, regular video conferences were held to discuss important issues of cooperation.
13:24
President
Quality of business in Belarus seen as higher than in other post-Soviet countries
“We have always supported the business that is willing to work honestly for the benefit of the country and the people and will continue to support it," the Belarusian leader said.
13:21
President
Lukashenko: The Belarusian economy is geared towards taking good care of people
The Belarusian leader stressed that thanks to the chosen policy and approaches they had managed to build a socially oriented state that would always lend a helping hand to those who really needed help.
13:12
President
Belarus' losses due to trade wars, unfair prices, expensive loans estimated at $9.5bn
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “Results of the current period have demonstrated that strong external dependence on one or two countries makes us vulnerable, to say the least. Due to trade wars, unfair prices, and expensive loans the country has lost $9.5 billion worth of economic growth over the course of five years."
13:06
President
Lukashenko wants equal living conditions in rural areas, cities
People living in rural areas should have a comfortable living environment, no worse than in cities, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he delivered his annual address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly on 4 August.
13:01
President
Belarus pursues predictable foreign policy
According to the president, today Belarus is on this geopolitical rift. Living by its wits, it has become the only peaceful place in the center of Eurasia.
12:59
President
Belarus government, central bank instructed to channel all resources into real sector
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is necessary to continue working while clearly understanding goals and perspectives. It is not some standard phrase. A crisis is not only about hardships. It is also a time for great opportunities. We can grow: the epidemic has left markets bare and many products can occupy new niches now."
12:40
President
Lukashenko: Russia will always remain Belarus' closest ally
“Russia has always been and will remain our closest ally, whoever is in power in Belarus or Russia. It is an invincible factor, deep within our peoples, even though hey have changed the fraternal relationship with us to ‘partnership'. They should not have," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
12:25
President
Lukashenko about Belarus' development: We didn't waste a quarter of a century
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “We didn't waste a quarter of a century. We will have something to tell our kids. While defending an independent way of development, we went through the trials of isolation and sanctions. At a difficult time we became a donor of security for the European home.”
12:25
President
Lukashenko: Global powers use pandemic as cover to further their interests
"The pandemic has laid bare all the systemic problems. It became a cover for the unceremonious advancement by major global powers of their foreign policy, trade and economic interests,” Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced.
12:21
President
Lukashenko: No alternative to a strong state in the nation's life
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Events that deliver an unprecedented impact on the course of history sometimes happen in the life of every state and the entire world as a whole. Since its beginning the year 2020 has been filled with a sequence of such events. Today they give us reasons to talk about a no-alternative role of a strong state in the nation's life.”
12:10
President
Lukashenko arrives at Palace of Republic to deliver annual address
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived at the Palace of the Republic to deliver his annual address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly.
11:42
Economy
Opinion: Belarus economy is growing despite global crises and coronavirus
Belarus' economy keeps growing in the face of global crises and the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Doctor of Science [Economy], Professor Mikhail Kovalyov told BelTA.
10:46
Society
Brest Oblast seeks to promote water tourism
Brest Oblast offers about 240 tours varying in distance and complexity, including 73 biking tours and 52 water tours. The remaining tours are either combined tours or tours meant for the broad audience.
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