Alexander Lukashenko: The power of Gomel Region must be restored

22 декабря 2021
The power of Gomel Region must be restored. Such a statement was made by the President during his working trip to Gomel. Yesterday, a new Governor of the region was appointed. Today, Alexander Lukashenko introduced the new Governor and met with the region's active core. Social and political situation is the first thing the President is interested in. How does the region withstand new challenges directly affecting the economy and the life of people? The situation is under control, but this is no reason for relaxation - this is the main thesis of the President. There are no unsolvable problems in the Gomel Region and its economy. All issues of regional development are now under control of the new Governor Ivan Krupko , who was  the Minister of Agriculture and Food until yesterday. The President says it is hard to overestimate the importance of governors in the administrative hierarchy. 


President: Gomel Region is a special region of Belarus.


Over the latest years, the Gomel Region has been transformed. The industrial development and investment in the region outpace the average rates in the country. Exports have grown by a third. It is in many ways the merit of Gennady Soloviev, the former governor.  Now, the task is to step up the agricultural production, assist in completing major investment projects, including Mozyr Oil Refinery, and form a strong team of managers. The Chernobyl disaster affected the region. This is a heavy burden. But the region came back to life. Turning Gomel Region into a prosperous land is the President's assignment.