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Lukashenko visits MAZ

MINSK, 21 January (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to visit Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ trademark) on 21 January, BelTA has learned.

The head of state will visit a new building of the bus factory. The project envisages the production of innovative passenger vehicles on the unified third-generation MAZ platform. The implementation of the project will make it possible to increase MAZ's passenger vehicle production capacity twofold, ensure the development of a new family of passenger vehicles using diesel fuel, natural gas, electric drive, and increase export potential.

In 2024, MAZ production (including machine kits) exceeded 13,100 vehicles, up 12% compared to 2023. Revenue from product sales increased by 16.6%. More than 67% of the total output was exported.

MAZ is constantly working to reduce production costs, seeking to increase profitability and ensure competitiveness.
 
Aleksandr Lukashenko will also visit the zone of the MAZ-SPORTauto team. The team was established in 2010 as a structural subdivision of MAZ. Over the time, the team has participated in 54 races of national and international level, claiming medals and champion titles in 34 of them.

The head of state will be briefed on the preparation of equipment, training of crews and working conditions of the team.

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