Problematic issues in the development of cities with a population of 80 thousand and over were discussed today at the Ministry of Economy. The drivers of the Belarusian economy do not yet provide sufficient revenues for the budget. The goal and one of the highlights of the five-year program is the launch of high-tech enterprises. This would need investments. The plans also include involving small and medium-sized businesses. In total, there are 11 large cities in Belarus with a population of over 80 thousand people.