First model laws of Belarus-Russia Union State to focus on digital economy, historical memory
MOSCOW, 19 January (BelTA) – The regulation of the digital economy and the protection of historical memory have been suggested as the topics the first model laws of the Union State of Belarus and Russia might focus on. The initiative was put forward during the two-day parliamentary hearings launched by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia on 19 January to discuss the development of model legislation within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, the press service of the lower chamber of the Russian parliament told BelTA.
Belarus, Russia to continue stepping up integration interaction
Oleg Gaidukevich. An archive photo
MINSK, 14 December (BelTA) – Belarus and Russia will continue stepping up integration interaction, BelTA learned from Oleg Gaidukevich, a member of the Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, Deputy Chairman of the International Affairs Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus.
The MP said: “We see what is going on around Belarus and Russia and the region as a whole – it is unprecedented pressure. Geopolitical confrontation is on the rise. Foreign policy and the coordination of efforts of Belarus and Russia to protect national interests are extremely important. Because we see illegal sanctions against Belarus. I am talking about double and triple standards. Might makes right. This is the kind of international politics they are trying to make us accept. But Belarus and Russia have alw