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It is necessary to work on strengthening the technological sovereignty of the Eurasian Economic Union. Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko made the statement during an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Yerevan, Armenia on 21 October, BelTA has learned. Roman Golovchenko said: “Now it is very important to fill with concrete meaning the tasks, which were formulated when the [Eurasian Economic Union] Treaty was signed, such as economic integration. It is not limited to customs and tariffs and access to markets.

There are three strategies that dominate the bond market right now. The first one is buying “replacement” bonds. The second is buying securities of sanctioned issuers (but not part of SDN list) such as Russian Railways, which make roubles transfers on their bonds directly to the depo accounts even to holders at Euroclear if they have a status of local Russian resident or friendly non-resident and an account with a Russian broker. The third strategy is a special case, such as Belarus bonds, whose servicing and payment terms can be changed like those by the Russian Finance Ministry, so among other things they can move into the first category (replacement bonds).It's hard to predict which entities will opt to issue replacement bonds.

It is necessary to sit down at the negotiating table to settle the military conflict in Ukraine; the USA should get involved in this negotiating process instead of supplying weapons to Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. broadcaster NBC in Astana on 14 October, BelTA has learned. The head of state was asked how Russian President Vladimir Putin reacts to the developments in Ukraine. “Doesn't he seem

President Vladimir Putin and Russia's leadership have never intended to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in an interview with the U.S. television company NBC in Astana, Kazakhstan, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about his personal relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with the U.S. broadcaster NBC on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on 14 October, BelTA has learned. “Speaking about my personal relationship with President Putin, it was not always cloudless.

Neither Belarus nor Russia wants the current situation to escalate but are forced to react to the actions of the West and defend themselves, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. broadcaster NBC in Astana on 14 October, BelTA has learned. When asked whether he is afraid of escalation, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: «I am.

Representatives of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry led by Deputy Minister Vadim Shagoiko held videoconference talks with representatives of the United Arab Emirates to discuss ways to expand trade and investment cooperation between the countries, BelTA learned from the ministry. Presentations were made by Rogachev Milk Canning Factory, Kalinkovichi Dairy Factory and Mozyr Dairy Products.

A solution to the conflict in Ukraine can be found within a week, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. broadcaster NBC on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on 14 October, BelTA has learned. «It all depends on the US and the UK.

Director of Belinterexpo of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) Natalia Kurash spoke about Belarus' trade with the countries of Asia in an interview to Belarus 1 TV Channel, BelTA has learned. According to her, the Chinese market is very friendly for Belarus. “The epidemiological situation led to a short pause in the exhibition work, but we are now resuming it.

Counterterrorism measures have been implemented in Belarus due to an aggravation of the situation along the country's borders. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in Astana, Kazakhstan where he took part in a summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), BelTA has learned. A Russian reporter asked the president why Belarus had introduced such a state. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It has been introduced due to the aggr

visited Grodno region since the beginning of the visa-free period. The "green corridor" is the most popular among Lithuanians. It should be reminded that neighbours from the Baltic states have been allowed visa-free entry to Belarus since April 15, and since July 1, Poles have had such an opportunity.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about Belarus' role in Russia's special military operation in an interview to NBC on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on 14 October, BelTA has learned. The president was asked whether Belarus was going to join Russia's special military operation. “We, as I said it many times, are taking part in the military operation in a way that we support Russia in every possible way.

Belarus and Russia will think about how to respond to a threat of Poland's possible hosting of nuclear weapons, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media on his arrival at the informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg on 7 October, BelTA has learned. One of the questions addressed to the president was about the security of the western borders of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in the current international situation. “You have heard their recent statements about sharing nuclear weapons with Poland.

Belarus is mulling over measures to make the distribution of social services more fair, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the conference to discuss security matters, BelTA has learned. The head of state noted that the recent government meeting went beyond discussing measures to curb price increases. This topic indeed dominated the agenda, but the participants of the meeting also touched upon the problem of a significant number of social parasites who do not want to work.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko demanded to get rid of mediation in the sale of Belarusian products as he hosted a meeting on security matters in Minsk on 10 October, BelTA has learned. “I would like to reiterate that there should be no mediators in the export of Belarusian products. We need only direct sales. Thus, we will save a lot ,” the president said.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko will visit foreign countries on 11-14 October, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. An official visit to Tajikistan will take place on 11-12 October. In Dushanbe Aleksandr Lukashenko will have private negotiations with Tajikistan President Emomali

The number one task for the Belarusian military is to take all necessary steps to prevent a war in the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he hosted a meeting on security matters in Minsk on 10 October, BelTA has learned. “Without whipping up tensions, I would like you to understand: if you want peace, you have to prepare for war. Always. All your life.

There is no need to use the joint group of forces of Russia and Belarus in the special military operation, RIA Novosti reported with reference to the head of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrei Kartapolov, BELTA reports. «As for the participation [of the joint group] in the special military operation, I think that this will not be necessary. The group that is currently deployed there is quite capable of performing the task,» the MP said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said what will happen next with the moratorium on price growth as he hosted a meeting on security matters in Minsk on 10 October, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed the topic of the recent meeting on economic matters and explained why such events are held at the level of the head of state: «The main goal of the meeting on prices and similar meetings is to remove the points of tension and discontent of people. We see from sociological surveys that rising prices and inflation in the country are already trending in second place [of people's concerns].» «The concept of justice is at the heart of our policy. We will continue to adhere to it.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko warned Ukraine against a possible strike on Belarus as he hosted a meeting on security, BelTA has learned. The president recalled that the plans to hold this meeting were announced at the meeting of the head of state with the military at the Strategic Management Center of the Defense Ministry of Belarus: “We need to figure out what else needs to be done to strengthen the security of our state, given the rapidly changing environment.” “Yesterday we were warned through unofficial channels about strikes on Belarus from the territory of Ukraine. They said that it would be the Crimean Bridge 2.

Belarus and Russia agreed to deploy a joint regional group of forces, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting on security matters, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that he had a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin after the informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg. «Given the worsening of the situation on the western borders of the Union State, we agreed to deploy a regional group of forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Mikhail Myasnikovich named the key areas for the development of cooperation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in an interview to the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. “We clearly understand that the unfriendly steps taken by the West against the Russian Federation and Belarus will not end today or tomorrow. We must take this into account and continue to build up our work under the prevailing conditions. We have many reserves that we must use without fail.

Priorities in work with China in 2023 have been identified. Belarusian Economy Minister Aleksandr Chervyakov made the statement during the online meeting held on 29 September on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary since the foundation of the People's Republic of China, BelTA has learned. According to the Economy Ministry press service, the event was organized by the Chinese embassy in Belarus. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Xie Xiaoyong, top officials of government agencies, members of the parliament, representatives of Belarusian public associations, the administration of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone, and other organizations delivered welcome addresses during the online meeting. The Belarusian economy minister was

Belarus is interested in expanding trade and economic cooperation with Azerbaijan, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Belarus Ulvi Bakhshaliyev, BelTA has learned. “Despite new geopolitical challenges, many partners may envy the dynamics of our interaction. Contacts continue at high and highest levels, including within international organizations and integration formats. This year the Belarusian prime minister paid a visit to Azerbaijan.

Belarus has extracted 1.5 times more peat in 2022, Deputy Energy Minister Denis Moroz said in an interview to the STV channel, BelTA informs. “This year 2.4 million tonnes of peat has been extracted. This is quite a big figure, which is almost 1.5 times higher than last year. At the moment more than 600,000 tonnes of peat briquettes have been produced, which can also be used for heating,” said Denis Moroz.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced new appointments on 3 October, BelTA has learned. The head of state appointed: Aleksandr Rogozhnik — Industry Minister, Sergei Bartosh — Aide to the President of the Republic of Belarus — Inspector for Gomel Oblast.

The Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China have established relations of all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership. The corresponding Joint Declaration was adopted in Samarkand, BelTA reports.

Belarus and China have signed a massive package of bilateral cooperation documents, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The source pointed out that Belarus and China had timed the signing of a number of bilateral documents to the meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and China President Xi Jinping in Samarkand.

When in alliance with East Slavic neighbors Belarusian lands made progress, while in the arms of the West — declined, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum «This is OUR History!» to mark the Day of People's Unity in Minsk on 17 September, BelTA has learned. «We will remember (we can't do without it!) and remind everyone that when in alliance with the East Slavic neighbors the Belarusian lands made progress (Kievan Rus, the Russian Empire, the USSR), while in the arms of the West (more than once we were there) we declined, we degraded as a nation. We were robbed, destroyed as an ethnic group both in the time of Rzeczpospolita and during the period of 20-year Polish rule of our western lands. The lands that today's Polish elites call as their „Kresy Wschodnie“(Eastern Borderlands).

The long-cherished dream of Belarusians came true. They live in one united country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum «This is OUR History!» to mark the Day of People's Unity in Minsk on 17 September, BelTA has learned. «We have been living on this land given to us by God for centuries.

Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian politicians naively expect to earn their future in the new realities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum «This is OUR History!» to mark the Day of People's Unity in Minsk on 17 September, BelTA has learned. «The collapse of Ukraine has already begun. Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian politicians, apparently, naively expect earn their future in the new geopolitical realities.

Over 244,000 foreigners have visited Belarus as part of the visa-free travel program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. According to the committee, as many as 156,563 Lithuania citizens, 61,448 citizens and 18,768 non-citizens of Latvia have come to Belarus since 15 April using the visa waiver.

Belarusian Voyage trains are to become regular, head of Belarusian Railways Vladimir Morozov said on the air of the STV TV channel, BelTA informs. “In the 2022-2023 season, we are considering launching more trains to Anapa and Adler, as well as Murmansk.

On 14 September, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 326 to give a new wording to Decree No.

It is time for Belarus to become a full member of “the Shanghai family”. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Zhang Ming in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 15 September, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus has been cooperating with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for 12 years already.

We should put our personal agendas aside and do everything to preserve the sovereignty and independence of the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum «This is OUR History!» to mark the Day of People's Unity in Minsk on 17 September, BelTA has learned. The head of state stated that at different times major world players clashed on the Belarusian lands. «Well, what do we do with it? So here's the main lesson for everyone.

Belarusian agricultural workers have gathered in rapeseed from 99.5% of the area under this crop, the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry told BelTA. Belarusian agricultural enterprises have harvested cereals and leguminous crops (including maize) from 2.166 million hectares, which is 87.8% of the targeted area. Progress was at 89.1% (358,200ha) in Brest Oblast, 98.3% (351,400ha) in Vitebsk Oblast, 84.2% (351,700ha) in Gomel Oblast, 87.4% (311,600ha) in Grodno Oblast, 84.6% (457,200ha) in Minsk Oblast, and 85.1% (336,800ha) in Mogilev Oblast.

Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova hosted a meeting on 2 September to discuss the draft laws “On Civil Society” and “On Amendments to the Laws on the Activities of Political Parties and Other Public Associations”, BelTA learned from the press service of the upper house of parliament. The meeting was attended by members of the Council of the Republic, MPs of the House of Representatives, heads of government bodies and public associations.

Denazification is the suppression of fascism in the future and Nazism in the present, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the open lesson «Historical memory — the road to the future» in Minsk on 1 September, BelTA has learned. One student asked the president to explain what denazification means. «I will answer the question as I understand it. You hear these terms: nationalism, Nazism, fascism, denazification of Ukraine.

Belarus is becoming a serious player on the world agricultural market, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo told the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel. “The Republic of Belarus is becoming a serious player on the world agricultural market. It is no secret that we are among the leaders in dairy exports and among the top ten exporters of meat.

The National Center for Marketing outlined the prospects for promoting Belarusian goods and services in Türkiye, BelTA has learned. «Türkiye is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. The key sectors of the economy are the service sector (34%), industry (22%), trade (16%), transport (11%), construction (10%), agriculture (7%).

Belarus and Uzbekistan discussed ways to increase mutual supplies and remove trade barriers, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian food industry Belgospishcheprom concern. A meeting with Kamoliddin Hasanov, trade and economic advisor of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Belarus took place at Belgospishcheprom.

Rising energy prices for the EU amid sanctions open a window of opportunity for Belarusian producers, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said in an interview to ONT TV channel, BelTA has learned. “We have agreed oil and gas prices. Therefore we will continue importing them,” Piotr Parkhomchik said, answering a question about the expectations from the rising energy prices in the EU.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko identified the further modernization of agriculture and the work with inefficient farms as the main topic of his working trip to Krupki District, Minsk Oblast on 2 September, BelTA has learned. “Further modernization of agriculture is the number one task today. Another important task is to help struggling farms,” said the head of state. The president first asked Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Zayats about his assessment of the work in the agricultural sector of Krupki District.

The state will pay close attention to restoring automobile roads of local significance. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he talked to workers of the agricultural enterprise Zhuravlinoye and residents of Pruzhany District, BelTA has learned.

Belarusians should appreciate and preserve what Belarus has achieved, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to employees of the Zhuravlinoye farm and residents of Pruzhany District on 19 August, BelTA has learned. “You should keep in mind that no one will carry you on their shoulders, including me. It is true, I will help you.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave instructions to expand the range of tourism services in Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park as he introduced Yuri Nazarov as Chairman of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate on 22 August, BelTA has learned. According to the head of state, the Belarus President Property Management Directorate offers recreation for tourists in national parks and the Berezina Biosphere Reserve. The president stressed that it is necessary to pay more attention to advertising available offers for family and tourist recreation.

6.7 million tonnes of grain has been threshed in Belarus so far, BelTA learned from the Agriculture and Food Ministry. As of early 22 August, grain and leguminous crops (excluding maize, buckwheat and millet) were harvested from 85.2% of the planned area (1.812 million hectares).

Artisans try to preserve the traditions of hand weaving.A huge loom in the hall, looking like a museum one (from the abundance of exclusive products - author's note), not just decorate the room. Weavers of the Department of Crafts and Traditional Culture ValentynaSilvanovich and MariyaShilkovskaya spend a lot of time at it, perfecting their skills and reviving the patterns of half-forgotten authentic art.

Over 186,000 foreign nationals have visited Belarus without visas, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. “As of 00:00 on 15 August, 186,625 citizens of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland took advantage of Belarus' visa waiver program. Since 15 April when Belarus reopened border for visa waiver arrivals, 120,515 citizens of Lithuania, 14,602 non-citizens and 47,616 citizens of Latvia have visited Belarus,” the State Border Committee informed.

Enterprises should earn higher profits through a more efficient manufacturing process, rather than higher prices for socially important goods, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he toured Minsk Dairy Plant No. 1 on 12 August, BelTA has learned. Minsk Oblast Governor Aleksandr Turchin proposed to increase prices for some whole milk products. According to him, this will improve the economic situation of enterprises.

On 15 August Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decrees to formalize new appointments in the military bloc and the defense industry, BelTA learned from the presidential press service. Colonel Sergei Frolov was appointed Chief of the General Staff — First Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Armed Forces. Major General Gennady Kozlovsky was relieved of his post as Chief of the Missile Forces and Artillery Command of the Armed Forces, Chief of the Missile Forces and Artillery Office of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and was dismissed from military service upon reaching the age limit to become a reserve officer with the right to wear military uniform and insignia.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko believes that Belarus can produce sunflower oil on its own. He shared his views on this matter as he visited the selection and seed complex of the Scientific and Practical Center for Arable Farming of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB), BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko asked the scientists whether it makes sense to expand the area under sunflower crops in Belarus. After all, this is about import substitution, as Belarus has to import sunflower oil.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed decree No.275 on granting Belarusian citizenship to 401 people, including 86 underage ones, the president's press service told BelTA. As many as 341 Ukrainians will receive Belarusian passports. Those are primarily individuals who came to Belarus from Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast and Lugansk Oblast.

Agriculture needs iron discipline, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he inspected the selection and seed complex of the Scientific and Practical Center for Arable Farming of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB), BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that for a high harvest it is important to observe the technologies in the strictest manner. In some places this is still not done, including because of the negligent attitude to the results of common labor. He noted that farmers treat their grain differently. «They treat it differently. They abide by technology. They are in the field working all the time. Meanwhile managers of state-held agricultural companies hold staff meetings and consider their job done,» the head of state said. «We need dictatorship. And we have it. Let's turn it on,” the president put it figuratively. “Let's turn on the administrative resource and make people work properly. It's time to start working really hard.» In the fields of the scientific and practical center, the conversation was about the cultivation of legumes. For example, lupine is a crop rich in protein, which is extremely important as part of the feed for animal husbandry. Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired scientists and officials about the work and prospects in this direction. Moreover, it is also a matter of import substitution.

Cooperation prospects in healthcare and mechanical engineering between Gomel Oblast and Cuba have been discussed at the meeting of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Belarus Santiago Perez Benitez with Gomel Oblast Deputy Governor Andrei Konyushko, BelTA informs. According to the diplomat, people in Cuba know about Gomel and they think highly of Belarus' achievements in the agricultural sector, both in production of farm products and in mechanical engineering. He noted that Cuba has been developing its own vaccines for more than 30 years. Now the development of COVID-19 vaccines is particularly relevant.

Belarusian agricultural workers have harvested malt barley on 44.4% of the areas, the Agriculture and Food Ministry told BelTA. As of 8 August the regional breakdown looks the following: 238,700ha (or 69% of the plan) were harvested in Brest Oblast, 81,600ha (22.5%) in Vitebsk Oblast, 172,600ha (49.8%) in Gomel Oblast, 101,200ha (33.2%) in Grodno Oblast, 167,700ha (37.4%) in Minsk Oblast, 102,500ha (30.9%) in Mogilev Oblast. All in all, 3,243,400 tonnes of grain were threshed in Belarus, with the average yield at 37.5 centners per hectare.

Clients have become more active, Chairman of the Board of the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Yegorov said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA informs. “If we talk about export support, customers have become more active, of course. The rise in activity was achieved, among other things, due to amendments to Decree No. 534.

The Belarusian opposition has always seethed with internal bickering. Now these processes have become more public, Roman Protasevich said as he talked to the ONT TV channel on 4 August, BelTA has learned. «There was internal bickering among various opposition groups at the local level. Now these processes have become public.

Belarus insists on eliminating restrictions on the supply of potash fertilizers and putting this issue on the agenda of international structures that are making efforts to prevent a global food crisis, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuri Ambrazevich told the media, BelTA has learned. The question addressed for the deputy minister of foreign affairs was related to the recent comments of UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan at a press conference in New York on the efforts made by the UN to eliminate obstacles to food and fertilizer supplies from Russia. Specifically, she said that the