Representatives of the Standing Committee of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, representatives of ministries and government agencies of Belarus and Russia will participate in the session in addition to the Union State MPs.
Speaker: Attempts to destabilize situation in Belarus are directed against Union State
Vladimir Andreichenko. An archive photo
MINSK, 21 December (BelTA) - Attempts to destabilize the social and political situation in Belarus are directed against the Union State, Vladimir Andreichenko, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, said as he spoke at the 59th session of the Parliamentary Assembly, BelTA has learned.
“Unfortunately, due to the epidemiological situation we still cannot meet in the traditional face-to-face format to discuss the Union State development. But, as the practice of the Union State Parliamenshowst, including our meeting today, this does not reduce the intensity and importance of our contacts and joint activities to deepen and expand the integration processes. I am sure that soon, thanks to the breakthrough achievements of Russian s
Belarus-Russia Union State budget to amount to RUB4.7bn in 2021
An archive photo
MINSK, 21 December (BelTA) – The 2021 budget of the Union State of Belarus and Russia will amount to more than RUB4.7 billion, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko told reporters following the 59th session of the Parliamentary Assembly, BelTA has learned.
“The number one issue on the agenda of the Parliamentary Assembly session was the adoption of the 2021 Union State budget. It was passed today and it is as big as RUB4.7 billion. You know that Belarus contributes 35% to it and Russia 65%. It is important that we agreed on how the budget will be spent. A significant part of the funds will be used to boost cooperation in the defense industry, to maintain security of the Union State, improve healthcare provision, education, social security, and to finance recuperatio