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Lukashenko urges to protect domestic market from unjustified import
MINSK, 15 May (BelTA) – It is essential to do everything possible to protect the domestic market from the unjustified import of products which are made in Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko said as he visited OAO Minsk Tractor Works on 15 May, BelTA has learned.
Belarusian companies should not buy tractors and other equipment which are produced in Belarus abroad this year, the President said.
Alexander Lukashenko did not exclude the possibility that modern equipment can have certain drawbacks. “But we must understand we have established such production facilities in recent years. Naturally, time is needed to fine-tune the equipment,” the President said. “I know that Minsk authorities have imported equipment for municipal services. What for? The plant producing Belarusian tractors is here. It will immediately repair all spare part,” the added.
Addressing top-level government officials, Alexander Lukashenko stressed: “We are not members of the WTO, we do not have obligations before them. Let’s protect our domestic market.”
According to the head of state, a special session will be held in the near future to discuss these issues. At the session the government will prove the need to import certain goods.
“We have just opened the country to everyone. But we also must protect and support local manufacturers, promote their products. This is how we can diversify sales markets,” the head of state added.
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