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Lukashenko takes stock of Vitebsk Oblast agricultural sector

28.01.2020

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko is hosting a meeting on 28 January to discuss ways to improve the situation in the agricultural industry of Vitebsk Oblast, BelTA has learned.

The issues facing the region's agricultural sector were previously discussed by the head of state in November. Back then instructions were given to rectify the situation. It is important that these issues should be addressed as they are common for all the regions of the country. “How were the conceptual proposals and decisions announced in Vitebsk fulfilled? The first question is what measures are suggested? What are the proposed financial rehabilitation models and, most importantly, how will they help the situation?” the president asked addressing the meeting.

“The materials that were submitted rely on state support. If this is the only thing you want, then we are wasting our time,” the president added. “The approaches remain the same. The question is not only and not so much about money, but rather the conclusions made. Are there any well-calibrated manufacturing and financial plans? How are you going to put to rights economic activities? Do regional authorities have any idea what they are going to do next?” the president asked.

A reminder, Aleksandr Lukashenko hosted a government conference on 22 November to discuss the development of agribusiness in Vitebsk Oblast. Setting up a massive holding company was one of the solutions put forward during the meeting, however, the head of state turned down the proposal in favor of gradual evolution and skillful development of the existing integrated structures.

“Here is my decision: the holding companies you've set up will stay. I don't mind if they grow larger with new agricultural enterprises. These enterprises will remain economically viable. If you earn more, you can keep it. If you earn less, there will be no consequences. I want organizational decisions, disciplinary decisions, or even prison time for those, who don't work well.

We will resolve the problem of debts. There will be no superstructures [on top of the existing holding companies]. None of that for now,” the president stressed. In addition to that, Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested considering the possibility of privatizing and selling the agricultural enterprises that cannot work effectively on their own to investors.

Written by belta.by