Sharp deterioration of conditions at foreign markets, the weakening of currencies of major trading partners of Belarus against a non-predictable drop in oil prices is a new reality in which Belarus is forced to adopt a development strategy, resist external influence and overcome economic downturn. Alexander Lukashenko pointed out that Belarus is highly dependent on oil prices and stability of the Russian ruble and the market of the Russia. According to the IMF and the World Bank, the situation is no better at other world markets. In this regard, the President requires high intensity and effectiveness of all managers.The President recalled that the main task of the government now is to provide normal conditions for business, entrepreneurial initiative, protection of the domestic market and higher standards of living of the population.
