Commentary to Decree No. 113 of 4 March 2014

    Additional measures to facilitate border crossing for the guests of the IIHF World Championship have been taken in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukashenko signed corresponding decree No. 113 to introduce additions to Decree No. 28 of 16 January 2012 “Concerning the 2014 IIHF World Championship in Minsk” on 4 March.

    The document aims to create comfortable conditions for the guests and participants of the World Championship who will cross the state border of the Republic of Belarus by means of prompt resolution of all issues and conflicts which can arise due to the obligations of the Belarusian side to organize visa-free entry for guests and participants of the championship.

    In line with the decree, the Chairman of the State Border Committee or authorized bodies and persons are vested with corresponding authorities.