Main Belarusian forum completes its work

12 февраля 2021

The second day of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly started with reports on the key aspects of the country's development. Speakers of the forum voiced specific proposals.

Thus, the Prime Minister outlined the vectors of economic growth and announced Belarus's plans to develop 5 new high-tech industries in this five-year period.

In 5 years, almost all urban transport will become electric, biotechnology will be developed. The major project in the industry is Biotechnology Corporation. Pharmacy and the release of drugs come as an urgent need. The fourth area of development is robotics, which also will work in quarries. The production of the latest composite materials will significantly reduce metal imports, that's why it is paid attention to. The strategy also includes the maximum use of our own raw materials and deep processing to obtain a product with high added value. 13 clusters in promising industries will focus on the production of new products, which makes them worth establishing.

The Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions announced a number of initiatives: to improve the pension system, pricing. He also spoke out against sanctions of the West. The Federation intends to actively defend the rights of Belarusians who earn their living by their labor.

A number of proposals were also made by the working people, who are familiar with wages, people's well-being, as well as the image of the state, the growth of exports depends on the work of everyone.

The business community voiced initiatives to further emancipate business initiatives and remove barriers to active development. Preferences, simplified taxation systems, business registration are often used by businessmen who are prone to legal actions: salary in envelopes, artificial fragmentation of the business. As a result, the budget does not receive colossal funds.

The President stressed that the country will continue to fight hard against corruption, arrogance and disrespect for people! And a business that has managed to earn good money must also take care of high wages for its employees!

The speakers from different parts of Belarus also spoke about the development of small towns, the need to amend the Constitution. They talked about the role of political parties, about the redistribution of powers, preserving the historical memory and unity of the nation, where youth policy plays an important role. The conversation turned out to be large-scale and longer than the time limit. A number of issues was solved.

All opinions will be taken into account for taking specific steps for the development of the country! The delegates adopted the Resolution of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly and an appeal to compatriots. While summing up the Assembly, the President expressed his gratitude to everyone who took part in the discussion of the crucial issues for the country.