Recalling that in Soviet times the region was considered one of the most successful, the President acknowledged, and in this century its leading position in the country.
the Pride of the region, he said, is the agricultural economic sector, which firmly holds first place in terms of agricultural production and grain yield. “Yes, and in an industry where, despite the difficult situation of the coronavirus, almost managed to keep the volume the same as last year”, – said Lukashenko.
He cited statistics according to which, for 25 years the volume of industrial production in the region grew more than fourfold, and exports – nearly five times. Only two of the last five years the average salary in region has almost doubled. And “housing is one of the highest in the Republic,” – said the President.
the Leadership of Belarus, he said, always was to meet the requests of the region, because he knew “every invested ruble will fall on fertile soil”. Since independence it has implemented major investment projects in the fields of mineral fertilizer production, food industry, woodworking. And “Grodno Azot” is the largest chemical enterprises that form the basis of the Belarusian petrochemical complex.
the Most ambitious in the history of the country Lukashenko called the construction in Ostrovets firstborn of nuclear power, making it clear that “its value for energy security, and the overall economy of the country, is phenomenal.” However, the launch of the NPP, is scheduled this year, he said, requires a fresh and promising solutions for using surplus energy. “This is a common question the Grodno oblast Executive Committee and the government,” articulated the challenge to local authorities, the head of the Republic of Belarus.
Focused attention on the issue of nuclear safety. “For me, the issue of its security as it is to you, more important than for Lithuania, Poland or Germany. If we want to have high technology, to have cheap electricity, moving to electric cars, we should go for it. Let’s wait and see. A large seen from a distance,” reasonable said Lukashenko.
Speaking about the tasks for the current day and strategic perspectives, he turned his attention to a series of unsolved problems. Still in the field, admitted the Belarusian leader, the presidential Commission on effective socio-economic development, import substitution, creation of new jobs, improvement and putting in order in housing and communal services. “You know how to do everything efficiently. Especially to build. Just great. But we need to be more active”, – advised the leader of the country.
he Indicated the priorities in attracting foreign capital, explaining that nowInvesticii for investments to Belarus is no longer relevant. “The construction of production facilities need people who will bring profit. This is the main. Therefore, investments investments differ”, – said the President.
He recalled that during the years of independence Uzbekistan implemented many projects. In particular, China has granted credit lines worth billions of dollars, but they are not yet fully selected. “I will never agree to someone to give money, and he thinks to build. We need to build what you need. The most important thing is to make a profit and be sold in international markets”, – explained the economic strategy of Lukashenko.
