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<title><![CDATA[Belarusian Railway buys two Chinese railway engines]]></title>
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BARANOVICHI, 16 May (BelTA) – Bought by the Belarusian Railway, two powerful electric locomotives BCG1 have been delivered from China to the Belarusian town of Baranovichi, BelTA has learned.

Vladimir Ozhigin, Head of the Locomotive Service of the Belarusian Railway, told media one BCG1 locomotive packs about 13,000hp or 9,600kW, 47% up from the VL80c locomotives used in Belarus.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:32:01 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Belarusian specialists build brick factory in Venezuela in record time]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Belarusian specialists have built and commissioned a brick factory able to make 25 million bricks per annum in Venezuela in a record time, the press service of the Belarusian Architecture and Construction Ministry told BelTA.

To cut corners, the Belarusian specialists were erecting the building and installing the equipment at the same time.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:56:26 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tajikistan intends to develop cooperation with Belarusian regions]]></title>
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GRODNO, 16 May (BelTA) - Tajikistan intends to develop cooperation with Belarusian regions, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Belarus Kozidavlat Koimdodov said as he met with Grodno Oblast Governor of Semyon Shapiro.

The Ambassador is in Grodno on a two-day visit to discuss the prospects of development of trade and economic relations between the two countries.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:36:19 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[30 countries participate in Spring in Gomel fair]]></title>
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GOMEL, 16 May (BelTA) – About 250 participants from almost 30 countries have come to Gomel to take part in the 13th international exhibition-fair Spring in Gomel that has opened in the Dinamo exhibition manege on 16 May, BelTA has learnt.

This forum is the biggest regional exhibition in Belarus.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:18:05 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chinese parliamentary delegation to visit Belarus 20-23 May]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) - Chinese parliamentary delegation headed the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People&apos;s Congress Lu Yongxiang will visit Belarus on 20-23 May at the invitation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, BelTA learnt from the press service of the House of Representatives.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:57:37 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Businessmen from Estonia to visit Belarus 18 May]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) - Business delegation from Estonia will visit Belarus on 18 May, BelTA learnt from the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The purpose of the visit is to study investment proposals and projects, to consider the establishment of joint ventures, to search for business partners and boost cooperation between economic agents from Belarus and Estonia.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:36:28 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Student from Zhodino wins first prize of MEF International School]]></title>
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MINSK, May 16 (BelTA) – Kristina Pichugina, a student from Zhodino gymnasium No.1, won the first prize of the Turkish MEF International School for the research “Jerusalem artichoke – a promising bioenergy crop”, BelTA learnt from the Minsk Regional Institute for Education Development.

Kristina Pichugina’s work was presented at the 21st International exhibition of students’ research projects in Istanbul on 7-11 May.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:24:30 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[No BMZ privatization soon]]></title>
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ZHLOBIN, 16 May (BelTA) – Belarusian Steel Works (BMZ) will not be privatized any time soon, said Head of the Belarus President Administration Vladimir Makei as he met with BMZ workers on 16 May.

BMZ privatization in the near future is out of the question, stressed the official. “In his address the President stated that thoughtless privatization is unacceptable.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:36 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Construction of new plant at Grodno Azot to start in 2013]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – The construction of a new plant at Grodno Azot will be launched in 2013, First Deputy Premier of Belarus Vladimir Semashko told reporters on 16 May, BelTA has learnt.

Vladimir Semashko noted that at present many foreign investors are showing interest in Grodno Azot. “There are many people who would like to participate; many options are on the table.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:26 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Over ˆ40m invested in Lidskoye Pivo over past four years]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Over ˆ40 million has been invested in the Lidskoye Pivo Company over the last four years as the first investment stage of the Finnish Olvi Group, Olvi Director General Audrius Miksys told media on 15 May.

The company’s development program envisages an upgrade of the plant and its production, and the construction of a new transport and logistics center.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:01 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mogilev, Naryn Oblasts to sign agreement on cooperation]]></title>
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MOGILEV, 16 May (BelTA) – Mogilev Oblast and Naryn Oblast of Kyrgyzstan are expected to sign an agreement on cooperation. Mogilev and Naryn will become twin-towns, Mogilev Governor Piotr Rudnik said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Belarus Erik Asanaliyev on 16 May.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:27 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Russia remains Belarus’ major partner in defense industry]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Russia remains Belarus’ major strategic partner in the defense sector, Deputy Chairman of the State Defense Industries Committee of Belarus Igor Bykov said at the Belarus-Russia conference on military and defense cooperation in Minsk on 16 May, BelTA has learnt.

Igor Bykov noted that in recent years the two countries intensified efforts to create an efficient cooperation mechanism.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:07 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Martynov: There is drive towards integration in the CIS]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – There is an increasingly expressed drive towards integration in the CIS, Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Martynov said in an interview with BelTA while commenting on the CSTO and CIS summits in Moscow on 15 May. 

These were not just regular summits. They were of largely political and symbolic nature, the minister noted.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:15 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Martynov: Putin’s forthcoming visit proves importance of Belarus-Russia ties]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – The forthcoming official visit of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to Belarus is a testimony to the importance of the bilateral relations and cooperation in integration projects, Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Martynov told BelTA. 

“No doubt, the forthcoming visit we are arranging now is important from all points of view.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:04 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Belarus’ migration risk assessment method to be applied in CIS]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Belarus’ migration risk assessment methodology may be adopted throughout the CIS, Deputy Director of the Federal Migration Service of Russia Anatoly Kuznetsov told reporters in Minsk prior to the 15th meeting of the CIS joint commission to combat illegal migration.

This is a viable topic that we will discuss today and will recommend it for application for all CIS member states, Anatoly Kuznetsov said.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:47:20 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Belarus interested in MAZ-KamAZ alliance]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Belarus is interested in setting up an alliance of Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) and the Russian mechanical engineering company KamAZ on mutually beneficial terms, First Vice Premier of Belarus Vladimir Semashko told the plenary session of the Belarusian Industrial Forum on 16 May.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:17:52 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Belarus to refine 25m tonnes of oil per year by 2015]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Belarus is set to increase oil refining capacities up to 25 million tonnes per year by 2015, First Deputy Premier of Belarus Vladimir Semashko told reporters on 16 May, BelTA has learnt.

“We have been running a program in oil refining for six years already. This program has set three goals we need to achieve.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:53:04 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Belarus Foreign Ministry calls Lithuanian FM’s statements absurd]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – The recent statements of Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Azubalis about the need to create “a transitional council” in Belarus are staggering in their absurdity, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Andrei Savinykh told BelTA commenting Audronius Azubalis’ statements to the press.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:22:31 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Myanmar invites Belarus to participate in deposits development]]></title>
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MINSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Myanmar invites Belarus to participate in joint development of gold, copper and tin deposits, BelTA learn from the Belarusian government’s press office.

A Belarusian government delegation headed by Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich visited Myanmar in December 2011, noted the press office.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:37:56 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Slavyanka to double exports to Germany]]></title>
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MOGILEV, 16 May (BelTA) – Bobruisk-based Slavyanka is expected to more than double its exports to Germany this year, BelTA learnt from director of the company Teimuraz Bochorishvili.

In his words, cooperation with German partners started last year with a deal on the sales of 1,200 coats. Four new models have been designed this year on Germany’s request.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:43:44 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CIS announces 2013 Year of Environmental Culture and Protection]]></title>
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MOSCOW, 16 May (BelTA) – 2013 has been announced the Year of Environmental Culture and Protection in the CIS. The decision was taken at the informal meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council in Moscow on 15 May, BelTA has learnt.

The Commonwealth has dedicated this year to sports and healthy lifestyle.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:05:59 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Putin to visit Belarus 31 May]]></title>
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MOSCOW, 16 May (BelTA) – Vladimir Putin will pay a visit to Belarus on 31 May, chief of the presidential press service Pavel Lyogky told BelTA.

He noted that the relevant agreement had been reached during the talks at the Kremlin]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:23:53 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CIS Heads of State Council may meet in Ashgabat in November]]></title>
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MOSCOW, 16 May (BelTA) – The next session of the CIS Heads of State Council may take place in Ashgabat on 2 November, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov President of Turkmenistan, the country presiding in the CIS this year, put forward this proposal at the informal meeting of the CIS heads of state in Moscow on 15 May.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:15:45 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lukashenko: Belarus views trade and economic cooperation as priority for the CIS]]></title>
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MOSCOW, 16 May (BelTA) – Belarus views trade and economic cooperation as a priority for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at the informal meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council on 15 May.

Belarus hailed the signing of the CIS free trade zone agreement aimed at the development of the single tariff and customs policy and removal of the existing barriers.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:15 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Belarus, Serbia agree terms of international automobile transportation]]></title>
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MINSK, 15 May (BelTA) – Transport authorities of Belarus and Serbia have agreed to promote cooperation in the area of international automobile transportation, the press service of the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry told BelTA.

Partnership terms were discussed at recent talks between delegations of the two countries in Belgrade.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:56:24 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraqi businessmen invited to partake in Belarusian investment projects]]></title>
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MINSK, 15 May (BelTA) – Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich has held a meeting with executives of Iraqi companies, the press service of the Belarusian government told BelTA.

The Iraqi delegation included the director general of the Investment and Technology Group of Companies, the director general of CityTelecom Mobile company, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iraq to Belarus Haidar Mansour Hadi Awis.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:30 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CIS leaders gather for informal summit in Moscow]]></title>
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MOSCOW, 15 May (BelTA) – An informal session of the CIS Heads of State Council has begun in Moscow. Invited by Prime Minister of Russia Vladimir Putin, leaders of 11 CIS states, including President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, are taking part in the summit, BelTA has learned.

Informal meetings of CIS heads of state have become an annual tradition.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:23:30 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Smooth transit of football fans in Belarus, Poland]]></title>
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BREST, 15 May (BelTA) – Belarus and Poland will ensure smooth transit of European football championship fans, said Yuri Korovaikin, Head of the Office for Automobile, City Electric Transport and Metro of the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry, at the session of the Belarusian-Polish commission for international automobile communication in Brest on 15 May.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:13:04 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Belarus to double its share in global industrial output by late 2020]]></title>
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MINSK, 15 May (BelTA) – By the end of 2020 Belarus plans to double its share in the global industrial output, First Vice Premier of Belarus Vladimir Semashko said at the opening ceremony of the Belarusian Industrial Forum on 15 May.

Over the last ten years Belarus has already doubled its share in the global industrial output from 0.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:49:04 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CSTO: Political and economic pressure is “unacceptable”]]></title>
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MOSCOW, 15 May (BelTA) – The presidents of the CSTO member states believe that attempts to use political and economic pressure against other countries, including the CSTO Participating states, are unacceptable. They believe that only an equal dialogue based on mutual respect can help resolve disputes.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:42 +0200</pubDate>
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