Parkhamovich: Construction industry in 2023 becomes main driver of development of Belarusian economy

6 марта 2024

Head of the Ministry of Architecture and Construction of Belarus Ruslan Parkhamovich told in the what indicators the Ministry of Architecture and Construction of Belarus achieved 2023, whether all the instructions of the head of state were fulfilled.

Most of the indicators were fulfilled, and with a good reserve for the next five years, assured the Minister. "The main indicators have been fulfilled, and the construction industry in 2023 was the main driver of economic development. Along with trade and industry, we have made a positive contribution together, more than 5% of our share in GDP," Ruslan Parhamovich noted. - In industry we are also in plus, both in the volume of production and in physical values, we are doing well in the fulfillment of tasks on export of services and goods. The number of indicators is large - more than 30 indicators for the ministry, so I want to note that the main ones have been fulfilled".

Speaking about exports, the minister emphasized that the dynamics is positive - Belarus is increasing exports. "First of all, it concerns the export of services. I can note that we exceeded the milestone of $720 million last year. There is a progressive movement to increase the volume of services abroad. If five years ago we did more exports here, building a nuclear power plant, other investment projects, now the prevailing share is just work abroad.