Belarus’ Council of Ministers approves talks with Sri Lanka

27 Jan, 2016

Belarus’ Council of Ministers has approved the draft memorandum of cooperation between the governments of Belarus and Sri Lanka on cooperation in mass media as a basis for holding the relevant talks, BelTA reported.

The corresponding resolution No.42 signed by the Council of Ministers on 21 January 2016 was published on the National Legal Internet Portal on 26 January.

The Information Ministry has been authorized to hold the negotiations. If necessary the draft memorandum may include minor amendments and additions.

The ministry has been instructed to sign the document if the agreement is reached within the approved draft document. (Colombo Gazette)

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