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Lukashenko satisfied with performance of industrial sector, warns against complacency

 MINSK, 22 July (BelTA) – The situation in the country’s manufacturing sector looks pretty good by and large, yet this is not a reason to become complacent, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the Belarusian industry, BelTA has learned.

“Last week we examined the situation in agriculture, with a focus on harvesting. Today we will dedicate our meeting to the industrial sector of Belarus. Naturally, these two sectors of the economy are interconnected and they are the economic lifeline of our state,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

The review of the state and prospects of the domestic industry at the level of the head of state had been planned a long time ago. When appointing Aleksandr Yefimov as Industry Minister at the end of June, the president gave an instruction to compile a report on the state of affairs in this sector. Initially, it was planned that the minister and the deputy prime minister overseeing this sector would report on the state of things in the manufacturing industry. But in the end, the list of participants of the meeting and the agenda were expanded.

“Back then, while announcing new appointments, we decided to review the performance of industrial organizations (especially since the half-year mark was passed) with the new minister and briefly discuss our plans,” recalled Aleksandr Lukashenko. “Judging by the information that I have at hand, the situation is not bad by and large. The output has been steadily growing for several years. Last year, the export of industrial products hit its 10-year high and was estimated at $6.5 billion. However, this is not a reason to rest on our laurels and think that we have already achieved everything,” the president remarked.

The head of state warned against losing momentum. He emphasized that all the tasks related to the production and sale of products must be fulfilled. The key development guidelines for the Belarusian industry were articulated at an extended meeting in April. The tasks remain the same, the president remarked.

“Our main goal is to diversify exports. We know how to produce things, but the most important task is to sell them. Our products are in demand. Other countries are also ready to buy our goods,” the Belarusian leader noted.

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