Economy

The first round will be held in Minsk on October 13 and 14.

Energy Minister Uladzimir Patupchyk says Belarus has money in the budget to settle the debt accumulated since early 2016.

Belarus' official unemployment rate dropped 0.1% in September down to 0.9% - lower than last year.

Ministry of Anti-monopoly Regulation and Trade moves to abolish the raised tariffs for the Russian oil crude transit.

Minister of Energy Uladzimir Patupchyk will represent Belarus.

Belarus MPs unanimously approve the 2017 Budget on the second reading.

Russian oil company Transneft says Belarus has violated the current agreement and refuses to sign the proposed tariff increase.

56 tons of potatoes, 2806 tractors, rice, dates and baby foodstuffs.

Belarus' heavy equipment manufacturer Amkodor was part of the delegation during Lukashenka's recent visit to China.