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Grigory Karasin: tax maneuver is Russia's sovereign right
Tax maneuver is a sovereign right of Russia, therefore it is hardly correct to speak of any kind of compensation. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Grigory Karasin said in an interview with RIA Novosti, answering the question - did Russia and Belarus come to a single position on compensation for the tax maneuver?
19.07.2019
Igor Marzalyuk: in the Union State, it is important that the parties comply with their obligations
In the Union State, full compliance by the parties with their obligations is important. BelTA learned from the chairman of the Standing Committee on Education, Culture and Science of the House of Representatives Igor Marzalyuk to BelTA on the results of the Belarusian-Russian talks in St. Petersburg
19.07.2019
Representatives of the Russian dairy business will visit Belarusian enterprises
The Russian delegation headed by the chairman of the board of Soyuzmolko, Stefan Durr, visits Belarus. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus noted that today negotiations were held between the Minister of Agriculture and Foodstuffs Anatoly Khotko and the chairman of the board of Soyuzmolko, as well as with representatives of big Russian business
19.07.2019
Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin visit Valaam Monastery
Presidents of Belarus and Russia Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin visited the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Valaam Monastery, located on the island of Valaam (Lake Ladoga) in Karelia, today
18.07.2019
Plenary session of the VI Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia will be held today in St. Petersburg
The plenary session of the VI Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia will be held today in St. Petersburg. It will be devoted to interregional relations as the basis for the formation of a single cultural and humanitarian space of the peoples of Belarus and Russia, BelTA informs
18.07.2019
Belarus is ready to provide Kaluga region with agricultural equipment and medicines
Belarus’s Ambassador to Russia Vladimir Semashko during the meeting, First Deputy Governor of Kaluga Region Dmitry Denisov, confirmed the Belarusian side’s readiness to provide the region with the missing grain and forage equipment, grain drying and grain cleaning equipment. This was reported to the correspondent of the portal of the Union State in the press service of the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Russia
18.07.2019
Senator Andrei Kutepov: an important direction of inter-regional cooperation can be the creation of a single brand “Made in the Union State”
The creation of a single brand “Made in the Union State” and the development of the information system “Product Catalog of the Union State” can become an important area of inter-regional cooperation. This proposal was made by the Chairman of the Council of the Federation Committee on Economic Policy, Andrei Kutepov, during the section on “Developing cooperation between regions, districts and cities of Belarus and Russia as a tool to strengthen the Union State”. The event was held in the framework of the VI Forum of Regions of Russia and Belarus
18.07.2019
The document on the cancellation of roaming between Russia and Belarus may be signed before September 15
The chairman of the Council of the Republic, Mikhail Myasnikovich, on the sidelines of the VI Forum of Regions, said that Belarus and Russia will gather on August 2 in Polotsk to make final decisions on the abolition of roaming. Belarusian operators "have an understanding on this issue," the speaker said
18.07.2019
Belarus and Russia are discussing a new action program to implement the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State
Belarus and Russia are actively discussing a new program of action to implement the provisions of the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State. The Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich said this at the plenary session of the VI Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia
18.07.2019
Mikhail Myasnikovich asks Russian investors not to withdraw profits from Belarus
Belarus has created comfortable conditions for the work of Russian companies. This was announced today by the Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus, Mikhail Myasnikovich, at the plenary session of the VI Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia
18.07.2019
Minsk and Orenburg regions signed a cooperation agreement at the VI Forum of Regions
The leadership of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee and the Government of the Orenburg Region during the VI Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia in St. Petersburg signed an agreement on cooperation and the development of relations. This was reported to the portal of the Union State in the press service of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee.
18.07.2019
Vladimir Putin: Belarus is our closest ally and strategic partner
Belarus is our closest ally and strategic partner, relations with which are built on the principles of good neighborliness, mutual respect and consideration of each other’s interests. This was stated by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, speaking at the plenary session of the VI Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia
18.07.2019
Alexander Lukashenko: Belarusians and Russians have gone through many trials and withstand them with honor
Belarusians and Russians have gone through many trials and endured them with honor. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announced this on July 18, speaking at a plenary session of the VI Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia
18.07.2019
Belarusian-Russian agreement on mutual recognition of visas can be accepted before the end of the year
The Chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia, Valentina Matvienko, speaking to journalists at the end of the plenary session of the VI Forum of the Regions of Belarus and Russia, noted that the Belarusian-Russian agreement on the mutual recognition of visas can be signed and agreed before the end of the year. The document is in the final stages of preparation.
18.07.2019
Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Russia with a working visit
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko arrived in the Russian Federation on a working visit. This was reported in the press service of the Belarusian leader
17.07.2019
Mikhail Myasnikovich about the Forum of Regions: this is a good platform for discussing issues of Belarusian-Russian cooperation
Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich met in St. Petersburg with the Chairman of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko. This was reported in the press service of the Council of the Republic
17.07.2019
Federation Council Senator: Forum of the Regions of Russia and Belarus brings together and unites our countries
The Forum of the Regions of Russia and Belarus, like no other event in the line of the Union State, brings together and unites our countries in the political, economic, and cultural spheres. This opinion was shared by Lyudmila Bokova, Chairperson of the Federation Council Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building, during a meeting of the section “Cooperation of the Regions of Russia and Belarus in Creating a Common Information Space for the Development of Cultural and Humanitarian Relations of the Union State”
17.07.2019
Valentina Matvienko about filling the union agreement with relevant projects
Implementation of the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State is important to fill with relevant projects - this opinion was expressed today by the Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko at a meeting with the Chairman of the Council of the Republic Mikhail Myasnikovich
17.07.2019
The plan of activities for the development of cooperation between Belarus and the Novosibirsk region was signed at the VI Forum of Regions
The plan of activities until 2021 for the implementation of the Agreement on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Novosibirsk Region, the press service of the Embassy of Belarus in Russia reported
17.07.2019
Grigory Rapota: it is necessary to develop high-speed lines for rail and road transport
The State Secretary of the Union State, Grigory Rapota, said that it is necessary to develop high-speed highways for railway and automobile transport in Belarus and Russia. He raised this question during a meeting of the inter-parliamentary commission of the Council of the Republic and the Federation Council on interregional cooperation.
17.07.2019