Belarus-Russia Union State budget for 2021 adopted

“When we speak about the integration in the Union State, we point out the importance of joint activities, especially if they are backed financially and by joint projects. The Union State budget has been formed fully. It equals around RUB4.7 billion, 84% of which will be spent to finance nine joint programs and 26 joint activities. It is important to finance them on schedule, with Russian and Belarusian parties delivering proper results. This applies to defense, border security, and innovative products. Another important program is related to the rehabilitation of Chernobyl-affected territories,” said Marianna Shchetkina, the head of the Minsk office of the Standing Committee of the Union State.

According to her, important joint activities of the Union State include work with the youth, tourist rallies, and health recuperation of citizens affected by the Chernobyl accident. “Some programs are continuous, running for three to four years. All of them are very important,” Marianna Shchetkina added.

Marianna Shchetkina stressed the need to continue developing the Union State. “The Union State is very important. It holds great promise and is important for our future. The countries will advance the integration, which has been repeatedly reaffirmed by our leaders, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin. We have adopted the budget, which means all the joint activities will be implemented,” she noted.