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Igor Petrishenko: Belarusian and Russian information exchange still looks like a one way street
That the Belarusian-Russian information exchange still looks like a one-way street was the view of Igor Petrishenko, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia, expressed at the ‘Information Image of the Union State’ seminar for experts and media representatives, held in Moscow.
29.10.2013
The CIS declares 2014 the ‘Year of Tourism’ and 2015 the ‘Year of the Veterans of Great Patriotic War’
The year 2014 has been declared the ‘Year of Tourism’ while 2015 will be the ‘Year of the Veterans of the Great Patriotic War’ in the CIS countries. The decision was adopted at the CIS Summit in Minsk, as reported by BELTA.
28.10.2013
Union State parliamentarians to discuss issues related to environment, natural resources and disaster management
On 30 October Novopolotsk hosted a meeting of the Commission on Environment, Natural Resources and Disaster Management of the Parliamentary Assembly. It was attended by the members of the Department for Ecology, Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of the Parliamentary Assembly Scientific Advisory Board as well as by representatives of the relevant ministries of Belarus and Russia and of various local authorities.
25.10.2013
Belarus pays another EUR 84.4 million to cover the IMF stand-by loan
The Ministry of Finance reports that Belarus is honouring its obligation to repay a standby loan provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by transferring SDR 54.7 million (EUR 84.4 million) as the latest in a series of installments to repay the principal sum.
24.10.2013
The Union State develops the concept of a new programme for overcoming the consequences of the Chernobyl catastrophe
The Union State has developed the concepts for a new programme in which Belarus and Russia will work together to overcome the consequences of the Chernobyl NPP catastrophe. BELTA has learned this from the Permanent Committee of the Union State, citing Ivan Bambiza, the Deputy Secretary of the Union State.
23.10.2013
Lukashenko: Eurasian Economic Community to discuss accession of Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia to the Customs Union
At a meeting with Sergey Lebedev, the Executive Secretary of the CIS, in Minsk on Tuesday, Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, reported that the question of the accession of Kyrgyzstan and Armenia to the Customs Union (CU) will be discussed during the summit of the Eurasian Economic Community.
23.10.2013
Moldavian President to take part in meeting of CIS heads
Vladimir Tsurkanu, Adviser to the President of Moldavia, told RIA Novosti on Monday that Nikolay Timofti, the President of Moldavia, will take part in the CIS summit in Minsk on 24 and 25 October.
22.10.2013
The Eurasian Economic Union to be created in line with the EC experience
Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, Sergei Glaziev announced this at the Second Eurasian Forum in Verona.
21.10.2013
Council of the Republic to consider amendments and addenda to the law on national and local meetings
The second meeting of the third session of the Council of the Republic of Belarus will take place on 18 October as part of its fifth convocation.
18.10.2013
Sidorsky: The Eurasian Economic Commission intends to take an active part in the modernisation of the mechanical engineering industries of the Customs Union
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) intends to take an active part in the modernisation of the mechanical engineering industries of the Customs Union and the member states of the Single Economic Space. This statement was made by Sergei Sidorsky, the EEC Minister for Industry and Agribusiness, at an extended meeting, in Moscow of the Bureau of the Russian Engineering Union and the Defence Industries Assistance League.
18.10.2013
In October the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus will keep refinancing rate at 23.5% per annum
In October the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus will keep the refinancing rate at 23.5% per annum, as reported by representatives of the Bank’s Information and Public Relations Office.
17.10.2013
All CIS heads confirm participation in the CIS summit in Minsk
All the CIS heads have confirmed their plans to take part in the session of the CIS Council of Heads of State that will be held in Minsk at the end of October. Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, announced this today at a meeting to discuss preparations for the summit.
16.10.2013
Ukrainian delegation to hold consultations with representatives of the Single Economic Space on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Minsk
A Ukrainian delegation will hold consultations with representatives of the Single Economic Space (SES) on the sidelines of the CIS summit which will take place in Minsk at the end of October. Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, reported this at a session to discuss preparations for the summit of the CIS heads.
16.10.2013
Bill on integration of the Supreme Court and the Superior Arbitration Court is submitted to the State Duma of Russia
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has submitted a bill to the State Duma on the integration of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation and the Superior Arbitration Court of Russia, as reported by Interfax. During the transition period (six months) the new Supreme Court will have 170 judges, who will be appointed by a special Assessment Board.
09.10.2013
Mikhail Myasnikovich and Dmitry Medvedev discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation
At the initiative of the Belarusian side, Mikhail Myasnikovich, the Prime Minister of Belarus, and Dmitry Medvedev, the Head of the Russian Government, held a telephone discussion on 5 October.
08.10.2013
Development of innovation is the next stage for cooperation between Belarus and St. Petersburg
It is time for Belarus and St. Petersburg to move on from trade relations to innovation. Mikhail Myasnikovich, the Prime Minister of Belarus, announced this at the ceremonial opening of the 6th St. Petersburg International Innovation Forum and the 7th International Forum of Russian Manufacturers.
03.10.2013
Grigory Rapota: Belarus and Russia need clear rules for solving conflicts such as those around Uralkali
In his interview with Russia Today, Grigory Rapota, the Secretary of the Union State, stated that Russia and Belarus will establish definite rules for business markets to prevent conflicts similar to those around the Russian company, Uralkali.
02.10.2013
Alexander Lukashenko and Mikhail Myasnikovich discuss Eurasian integration and the economic situation in Belarus
The press service of the President of Belarus has reported that, on 1 October, Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, listened to a report presented by Mikhail Myasnikovich, the Prime Minister.
02.10.2013
Belarusian delegation headed by Mikhail Myasnikovich visits St. Petersburg
On 1 and 2 October 2013 a government delegation from the Republic of Belarus, headed by Mikhail Myasnikovich, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, visited St. Petersburg.
01.10.2013