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13 June 2014
MOGILEV, 13 June (BelTA) - Chinese Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, has become Mogilev’s 16th twin town. The agreement on the establishment of twin town relations has been signed by Mogilev Mayor Vladimir Tsumarev and Zhengzhou Vice Mayor Liu Dong, BelTA has learned. “The agreement will contribute to fruitful economic, cultural and social cooperation. The potential of the two cities is huge, and we have a lot to offer to each other. For instance, we plan to present a number of...
4 June 2014
MOGILEV, 4 June (BelTA) – Mogilev will welcome investors, architects, urban developers, representatives of international financial institutions, banks, travel agencies, companies from 11 countries for an international business forum Pridneprovye on 26-27 June, BelTA learnt from the city hall. Applications for the participation in the forum have already been submitted by representatives of 10 countries: Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, Korea, Qatar, Nigeria and...
30 May 2014
GRODNO, 30 May (BelTA) - ARVI Group (Lithuania) will build a turkey processing plant in Mogilev Oblast and a turkey farm in Minsk Oblast, ARVI Group Vice President, Acting Director General of Baltkalis Company Arunas Morozovas told media at the 3rd Belarusian-Lithuanian Forum on Regional Cooperation in Grodno on 29 May, BelTA has learned. Arunas Morozovas told journalists about the implementation of the company’s two investment projects in Belarus (in Lida District). The first,...
16 May 2014
KRUGLOYE, 16 May (BelTA) – People working in the countryside should dramatically change their attitude to work – they should be able to get to the heart of an issue and resolve it fast, Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich told reporters on 16 May on the eve of the session at the Krugloye District Executive Committee to discuss issues in the agricultural complex of Mogilev Oblast, BelTA has learnt. According to the Belarusian head of government, most of the issues facing the...
25 April 2014
KLIMOVICHI, 25 April (BelTA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko demands a comprehensive approach to improving all walks of life in southeastern districts of Mogilev Oblast that were affected by the Chernobyl accident. The Belarusian leader made this statement at a meeting to discuss the social and economic development of the eastern part of Mogilev Oblast on 25 April, BelTA has learnt. Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that he always visits the contaminated areas in the run-up to...
17 April 2014
MOGILEV, 17 April (BelTA) – Two large-scale projects involving Czech investors are to be implemented in Mogilev Oblast. These are the construction of a new production facility at Shklov Newsprint Mill (?70 million) and a pig breeding complex in Bobruisk District (?35 million), Ambassador of Czechia to Belarus Milan Ekert said during his visit to Mogilev Oblast, BelTA has learnt. According to the diplomat, a similar project to construct a big breeding farm has almost been completed by the...
3 April 2014
MOGILEV, 3 April (BelTA) – Mogilev plays an important role in strengthening economic ties between Russia and Belarus, Mogilev Mayor Vladimir Tsumarev said at a solemn meeting to mark the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia on 2 April, BelTA has learnt. “In 2013 the Russian Federation accounted for 65% of Mogilev foreign trade, a total of $1.4 billion. The exports made up 82.6%. Mogilev has held trade surplus for many years. In 2013 the surplus exceeded $500 million,”...
2 April 2014
MOGILEV, 2 April (BelTA) – The trade between Mogilev Oblast and the Russian Federation increased by 2.5% to reach $2.6 billion in 2013, Vice Governor Valery Malashko said at a roundtable held on 2 April to mark the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia, BelTA has learnt. “Last year’s exports increased by 6.9% to make up $1.8 billion. Imports reduced by 6.1% to $0.8 billion. The trade surplus stood at nearly $1 billion. Its growth to the level of 2012 exceeded $0.1...
27 March 2014
MOGILEV, 27 March (BelTA) – Belarus’ first online oblast investment map was presented at the session of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee held on 27 March to discuss investment matters, BelTA has learned. According to Oleg Buyanov, Chairman of the Economy Committee of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee, the map has been created by the oblast administration in association with the Economic Informatics Chair of the Mogilev-based Belarusian-Russian University. The website...
4 March 2014
MOGILEV, 4 March (BelTA) – Plans have been made to create 1,100 business entities in Mogilev Oblast in 2014, BelTA learned from Viktor Nekrashevich, Deputy Chairman of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee, at the session of the Mogilev Oblast Business Promotion Council on 4 March. According to the official, the contribution of private business to the oblast's development gradually increases. At present private business makes up virtually one third of the oblast economy. In 2013 private...