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Petkevich appointed head of state commission in charge of university admissions
27.05.2025
Natalya Petkevich was appointed chairperson of Belarus’ state commission for university and college admissions in 2025 by President Lukashenko’s decree.
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Belarus keeps grain harvest forecast for 2025 at 11m tonnes
27.05.2025
Belarus forecasts a 2025 grain harvest of about 11 million tonnes, with targets of 1 million tonnes of potatoes and 5.1 million tonnes of sugar beet to support domestic supply and exports.
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Belarus’ foreign trade up by 1.8% in Q1 2025
27.05.2025
In Q1 2025, Belarus’ foreign trade grew by 1.8% to $23.47 billion. Exports slightly decreased by 1.1%, while imports increased by 4.6%, resulting in a trade deficit of $625 million.
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Priorities in cooperation between Belarus, Russia’s Tatarstan outlined
27.05.2025
Belarus and Tatarstan plan to deepen cooperation in engineering, petrochemicals, education, and culture, with new joint projects and balanced trade.
274
Belarus seeks to step up cooperation with Arab countries
27.05.2025
Belarus and the Arab Parliament discussed boosting cooperation and inter-parliamentary ties. Belarus aims to expand trade with Egypt and finalize plans for a high-level visit, focusing on joint projects and exports.
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Belarus’ vice premiers granted more powers
27.05.2025
Belarus expanded deputy prime ministers’ powers to make decisions, oversee actions, and streamline approvals. Entrepreneurship drafts now need council approval. Changes took effect May 24, 2025.
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Lukashenko, Putin hold phone talks
27.05.2025
The presidents discussed key current issues on the bilateral Belarusian-Russian agenda and the international situation.
325
Belarusian delegation led by Turchin arrives in Russia’s Tatarstan
26.05.2025
Belarusian PM Aleksandr Turchin visited Tatarstan to discuss launching localized production of Belarus tractors for the Russian market.
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Belarus, Egypt keen to develop cooperation in trade, investment, business
26.05.2025
Belarus and Egypt aim to boost trade and investment, focusing on easier customs, business opportunities, and stronger cooperation.
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Belarusian delegation attends EAG plenary week in Moscow
26.05.2025
Belarus joined the 42nd EAG plenary in Moscow to discuss anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.
