Vitebsk Region agricultural sector development

It is necessary to preserve the countryside and put people’s interests first while carrying out any transformations, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a session to discuss the agricultural sector of Vitebsk Region. The head of state carefully studied the proposals of the government. Setting up a massive holding company was one of the solutions put forward during the meeting. However, the head of state does not believe such superstructures can resolve existing systemic problems. Among the most pressing issues are debts, poor material and technical base and outflow of personnel. Aleksandr Lukashenko deems it necessary to skillfully develop the existing integrated structures. If necessary the state will help with the debts. The conversation will continue later in Minsk. The President announced a big meeting on this subject in January.