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Belarus sees great potential in cooperation with the European Union, Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko said at the 17th Minsk Forum highlighting Belarus’ place in Europe, opportunities for foreign policy, economy, civil society, and culture. “The analysis of the recent years shows that contacts have intensified in all areas. Visits of EU commissioners and foreign ministers to Belarus have moved from the category of sensations into the category of everyday routine,” said Oleg Kravchenko. “Our talks are increasingly focused on practical issues of mutual interest.” As for bilateral relations with Germany, the deputy minister called milestones the visit of Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Sigmar Gabriel to Belarus in 2017 to participate in the 15th Minsk Forum, the visit of Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Belarus, and also the visit of Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei to Berlin. According to Oleg Kravchenko, important agreements have been reached. He also mentioned the organization of a number of Belarusian-German economic forums and the regular meeting of the joint Business Council. A Belarusian-German commission of historians has been formed.
In his turn, German Ambassador to Belarus Manfred Huterer confirmed that one of the objectives of the Minsk Forum is to discuss the potential of the Belarusian-German cooperation and the relations of our country with the EU:
We have re-launched a close political dialogue, which, among other things, was conformed by last year's visit to Belarus by Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. It was the first ever visit of a German President to Belarus. The visit has provided a positive impetus to the bilateral relations across a variety of areas. One of the important results was the setting up of a joint commission of historians that is going to meet for a first session in Berlin in late January 2o2o. I am also happy that we we were able to ensure continued operation of the Leonid Levin Historical Workshop. One of the high points was the meeting between Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei and his German colleague Heiko Maas in Berlin. That meeting has also provided a number of new initiatives and ideas.
Apart from that, I am happy to point out that our economic cooperation has seen definitive progress over the recent years. The volume of bilateral trade is now again approaching the record-high figure we once used to have. The same goes for the investments. Last year saw the highest volume of German investments into the Belarusian economy. One more important event took place three months ago. It was the 10th meeting of the representatives of German economy in Belarus. It featured a record-high number of German business representatives that arrived in Belarus for the event.
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Hallo Radio Belarus,
ja der Dieter Leupold ist jetzt auch hier im Gästebuch vertreten... Super, bald sind wir alle zusammen hier im "Belarus Hörerclub", Dieter könnte 1.Vorsitzender werden und Jana und Elena Ehrernmitglieder, Helmut Matt Schriftführer, Alfred Albrecht Beisitzer und ich mache Hausmeister:-) Lutz Winkler wie fit bist Du bereits wieder, für Dich finden wir auch eine nette Aufgabe:-) Beste Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende.
Dietmar
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Lieber Dietmar,
das stimmt, für alle finden wir im Hörerklub eine Aufgabe!:)
Liebe Grüße und einen guten Start in die Woche!
I recently learned my surname is not Polish, but Belarusian. I heard you on shortwave in the past and am so happy to listen online in English. We hear nothing about Belarus here in the US so I am so glad to learn about your country. Keep on broadcasting in English. I also joined the Hoererklub on Facebook as I can understand German. If you have information or a station pennant, I will very much appreciate it.
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Also, in case you like sports, here's the link to an international competition of ours "My Greetings to 2nd European Games" http://www.radiobelarus.by/en/content/games_eng
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My name is Michael.
I really enjoyed listening to your program on the Hotbird satellite 13e. I very much love listening to your news and current affairs.
Ask you to send me a small gifts. I hope you guys are all good.
Lots of love from UK
Especially enjoying learning about Belarus. History and culture
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Hello. I am a new listener to your English service. I listen on the Radio 1 News app. I enjoyed listening to the news. Do you have any information on shortwave broadcasts you can send me?
Thank you,
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Hello,
My name is Younes Lazazi, I am from Algeria.
I am very happy that radio Belarus has started broadcasting in Arabic.
I would like to receive stickers and printed matter of the station and the Arabic and french services if possible.
My address:
Monsieur Younes Lazazi 14 rue Maza Boualem El-Harrach 16009 Alger Algérie
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Greetings to all staff and listeners of English Service of Radio Belarus. We listen your webcast program. Your program quality is very nice. Your website is colorful & documented. We liked your programs, News, and Current Affairs Program. We are interested about Culture, life style of Belarusian people, historical places, Tourist attraction and destination of Belarus.
Please send some program schedule, sticker, view card, Promotional items of Radio Belarus for our club members and students.
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With best wishes,
SHIVENDU PAUL
President
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Hello!
Did the arabic programmes start? I don't see them on your Internetcast schedule page. Thanks!
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Hello! The Arabic programmes have been on air since October, every Monday. You can see the schedule and listen to them on our Arabic page http://radiobelarus.by/ar
FM transmitters and frequencies:
Rakitnitsa - 106.2 MHz
Hrodna - 95.7 MHz
Svislach - 104.4 MHz
Heraniony - 99.9 MHz
Braslau - 106.6 MHz
Miadzel - 102.0 MHz
Satellite broadcasting:
see satellite parameters here
