Manturov awarded Belarusian Order for Russia-Belarus ties
Denis Manturov was awarded the Order for his personal contribution to the development of trade and economic relations, industrial and military-technical cooperation between Russia and Belarus, as well as the strengthening of the technological sovereignty of the Union State.
Consensus
- Denis Manturov visited Belarus on a working visit.
- Alexander Lukashenko awarded Manturov the Order of Friendship of Peoples.
- The award was for significant personal contribution to trade and economic relations, industrial and military-technical cooperation, and strengthening technological sovereignty of the Union State.
- The award ceremony took place in the Palace of Independence in Minsk.
- Manturov met with Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin during the visit.
- The visit occurred in August 2024, with the award decree signed on August 24.
- Trade between Russia and Belarus increased by 12.5% in the first half of 2024.
- Industrial products accounted for nearly 65% of the bilateral trade volume in the previous year.
Points of divergence
- Lukashenko described the award as having a political component and an 'advance', suggesting Manturov is now committed to advancing the 'union agenda'. — kommersant
- Lukashenko stated that Manturov 'will not escape' and must 'promote the union agenda where needed'. — kommersant
- The award was presented during a meeting between Lukashenko and Manturov, with Belarusian Prime Minister Turchin and Head of the Presidential Administration Dmitry Krutoy present. — vedomosti
- Mikhail Mishustin was also awarded the Order of Friendship of Peoples on the same occasion. — vesti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Denis Manturov visited Belarus on a working visit — МИД России
- Denis Manturov visited Belarus on a working visit — Правительство России
- Lukashenko in advance handed out the Order of Friendship of Peoples to Russian vice-premier Manturov — Коммерсантъ
- Lukashenko awarded Manturov the Order of Friendship of Peoples — Ведомости
- Mishustin and Manturov awarded Order of Friendship of Peoples in Belarus — Коммерсантъ
- Lukashenko awarded Mishustin and Manturov the Order of Friendship of Peoples — Вести
Key entities
- Belarus
- Russia
- Denis Manturov
- Mikhail Mishustin
- Alexander Lukashenko
- Government
- BelTA
- Independence Palace
- Moscow
- Minsk
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