Lukashenko determines priorities of Mogilev Oblast's development

The president recalled that in April 2019 former agriculture and food minister Leonid Zayats was appointed Mogilev Oblast governor. According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, he had no doubts about his decision. “I knew he would be useful in Mogilev Oblast,” he said. Aleksandr Lukashenko explained that serious improvements were necessary in certain fields.

On beautification of Mogilev

The new governor was instructed to sort things out in the region. According to the head of state, the governor of Mogilev Oblast was absorbed in this work. “It was surprising to me – the first request of his was a hospital in Mogilev,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

In his words, Leonid Zayats was looking for financing for these purposes. “And today I have noticed that some beautiful good places which can make every region proud are created. Now it is necessary to build an entire complex with all of that. I have spoken about it with the mayor and the governor. We need to turn Mogilev into a beautiful city,” the president said.

In his words, residents of the city should, first of all, do it for themselves.

On industrial potential of Mogilev Oblast

The head of state asked the administration of the region to focus on large industrial enterprises which used to be true giants in the past. There are many unused industrial facilities. “These are strong and reliable facilities. Only a few of them need to be demolished. You need to sort things out and to relaunch those facilities. A separate program is needed to every enterprise, just like we did in the southeast. First of all, in two big cities - Mogilev and Bobruisk,” the Belarusian leader said.

On southeastern regions of Mogilev Oblast

Speaking about the development of southeastern regions of Mogilev Oblast, the head of state mentioned his instruction to adopt a special program. Funds were allocated for these purpose. “The program was adopted, and it should be implemented. Many people from Chernobyl-affected areas are living there,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

“You must implement this program. We need to give hope to people. They need an opportunity to live and bring up their children,” the president said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko agreed that a lot had need done in Mogilev Oblast in the past years. “He [the governor of Mogilev Oblast who reported on the performance of the region] is right – a lot has been done already. But some people refuse to see it, and you know why,” he said.

Report of Mogilev Oblast authorities

Chairman of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee Leonid Zayats told the president that the region fulfilled 4 out of 6 key targets in 2019. As a result, Mogilev Oblast was the second best performer among Belarusian regions after Minsk Oblast last year.

“There was positive dynamics in all branches of the economy. Mogilev Oblast has reached the targets on foreign direct investment on a net basis, export of goods, services, employment and creation of new jobs,” the governor said. In his words, there were positive financial results last year. Corresponding dynamics could be seen in Q1 2020.

As far as the agricultural industry is concerned, a program of agricultural development was prepared in the region. Plans have been made to increase agricultural proceeds at least 1.3 times and to raise salaries in rural areas in 2020.

Local authorities are monitoring the implementation of investment projects at Khimvolokno, Belshina, Mogotex, Newsprint Mill, Omsk Carbon Mogilev. “The success of these projects will give a boost to the industrial development of the entire region,” Leonid Zayats said.

He stressed that the improvement of people's wellbeing is a priority for Mogilev Oblast authorities. Over 40 socially important facilities, including a number of long-delayed projects, have been commissioned within a year.