Russia to lose billions from Ukraine’s association with EU

Trade consequences of regional agreements may be adverse for countries not participating in them, department director of Russian Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Medvedkov said. In particular, Russia’s losses from Ukraine’s associations with the EU may climb to billion values, he added. “These effects are related to surging trade inside the region, sometimes prejudicing turnovers…

Belarus took part in Slovenia’s agricultural fair

Belarus’ national stand has been presented at the international fair of agriculture and food AGRA in Gornja Radgona, Slovenia on August 20-25, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed. The Belarusian National Exposition has featured the Belarusian enterprises of Belneftekhim Concern, Minsk Tractor Plant, Gomselmash, Minsk Kristall Group, Savushkin Product, Santa…

Belarus: reserves to grow by $500 million in 2017

Belarus plans to increase its gold and foreign currency reserves by $500 million in 2017, Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov said. It is a complex task but achievable, if the government and the National Bank coordinate their efforts, said Kobyakov. Belarus just needs to make an effective use of contacts and agreements with international financial institutions.…

Uzbekistan: salaries to grow in October 2016

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree “On increasing the sizes of salaries, pensions, stipends and social allowances” on August 22. The document was adopted at increasing income and life standards of population, as well as strengthening social support of citizens of Uzbekistan. According to the decree, the salaries to workers of budget organizations,…