MINSK, 16 July (BelTA) – The constructive dialogue and the exchange of the best practices between Belarusian and Russian investigation bodies contributes a lot to the development of work methods. The statement was made by Chairman of Belarus’ Investigative Committee Ivan Noskevich as he met with Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin, BelTA has learned. The meeting took place at premises of the Investigative Committee of Russia in Moscow on 16 July....

MINSK, 5 July (BelTA) – Belarus and Uzbekistan have plans to step up cooperation in tourism. The matter was discussed at a working meeting between Sports and Tourism Minister of Belarus Sergei Kovalchuk and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Belarus Nasirjan Yusupov, BelTA learned from the press service of the Sports and Tourism Ministry of Belarus. Top on the agenda of the meeting was cooperation in tourism. The parties agreed that it is necessary to intensify...

MINSK, 28 June (BelTA) – Additional extra-budgetary funds are to be allocated for the development of customs infrastructure in Belarus. This is envisaged in Decree No. 256 signed by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, BelTA learnt from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The new decree introduces amendments to Decree No. 278 as of 2 June 2009 “On conditions of additional financing of customs and border services”. In line with the new decree, profits of the...

MINSK, 21 June (BelTA) – The Year of Native Land has been extended to include 2018-2020. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed the relevant decree, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. The document is designed to stimulate the social and economic development of the regions, encourage active citizenship among members of the general public, and preserve the historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy. The Council of Ministers has been instructed to get together...

MOSCOW, 13 June (BelTA) – The Union State Council of Ministers meeting will take place in Moscow on 13 June. The Belarusian delegation will be led by Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov, BelTA has learned. The agenda includes 14 issues. The focus will be on trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Russia. The Council of Ministers will consider forecast demand and supply balance sheets on the most important food products of the Union State and the implementation of the Union State...

MINSK, 6 June (BelTA) – Products under the Made in Belarus trademark are in demand in Russia, Governor of Russia’s Vologda Oblast Oleg Kuvshinnikov said in an interview to the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA informs. On 5 June, Oleg Kuvshinnikov visited the international expo Belagro 2018. “Belarus is a leader in the production of organic, high-quality food products, including meat, potato, dairy products and vegetables. Made in Belarus products find a quick sale in the biggest cities of...

MINSK, 22 May (BelTA) – There are plans to use the full potential of the regional groups on reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Belarus. The statement was made by Marianna Shchetkina, Deputy Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of Belarus, National Coordinator for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as she met with UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Belarus Joanna Kazana-Wisniowiecki on 22 May, BelTA has learned. Marianna Shchetkina...

MINSK, 15 May (BelTA) – The TIBO 2018 expo is underway in Minsk, BelTA has learned. The exhibition is held as part of the 25th edition of the international forum on information and communication technologies TIBO 2018. The exhibition will bring together more than 100 companies from 15 countries (Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, and Japan). TIBO’s central exposition will...

MINSK, 7 May (BelTA) - Belarus hopes to sign agreements with China on 160 projects at the November expo in Shanghai, Belarus Economy Minister Vladimir Zinovsky said in an interview with the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA informs. “We have received a response from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on 160 projects, agreements on which we are going to sign at the Shanghai exhibition in November. These potential 160 projects can be invested through China to be implemented in our country,” the...

MINSK, 28 April (BelTA) – Days of Vietnamese Culture will be held in Belarus in June, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Belarus Le Anh said at a function held at the House of Friendship on 26 April to mark the 43rd anniversary of Southern Vietnam's Liberation and Reunification Day, BelTA informs. According to the diplomat, the program will include the performance of artistic companies and exhibitions of Vietnamese craftsmen in Minsk and Brest. Vietnam and Belarus...