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Does the UK trade with Belarus?

Does the UK trade with Belarus?

Of all UK exports to Belarus in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2021, £90 million (81.1%) were goods and £21 million (18.9%) were services. Of all UK imports from Belarus in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2021, £75 million (65.2%) were goods and £40 million (34.8%) were services.

How many Belarusians live in UK?

The 2001 UK census recorded 1,154 Belarus-born people living in the UK. The 2011 census recorded 4,031 Belarus-born people resident in England, 102 in Wales, 211 in Scotland and 62 in Northern Ireland. Nowadays, organised community life exists only in London.

Is Russia friends with Belarus?

Belarus–Russia relations refers to the bilateral relations between Belarus and Russia. The two countries share a land border and constitute the supranational Union State. Russia is Belarus’ largest and most important economic and political partner.

Is America allies with Belarus?

The United States supports a sovereign, independent Belarus which respects the rights and voices of the Belarusian people. On December 25, 1991, the United States recognized the independence of the Republic of Belarus, and on December 28, 1991, Belarus and the United States established diplomatic relations.

What are the current Foreign Relations of Belarus?

Belarus was one of 53 countries, that in June 2020, backed the Hong Kong national security law at the United Nations. Bilateral relations were established on 24 April 1995. Angola is accredited to Belarus from its embassy in Russia.

Is there a British Embassy in Minsk Belarus?

The British Embassy in Minsk maintains and develops relations between the UK and Belarus. Documents and certificates available at the British Embassy in Minsk.

What does the UK government do for Belarus?

Official UK government travel advice for Belarus. We work with the Belarusian government and non-governmental organisations to support political, social and economic reforms, improve the situation in the areas of human rights and the rule of law and encourage Belarus’ full participation as a member of Eastern Partnership.

Which is the largest trading partner of Belarus?

Russia remains the largest and most important partner for Belarus both in the political and economic fields. After protracted disputes and setbacks, the two countries’ customs duties were unified in March 2001 but the customs controls were soon restored. In terms of trade, almost half of Belarusian export goes to Russia.