The industrial sector of Belarus retains its role as a driver of economic development. The growth rate of industrial production since the beginning of the year is more than 110%. Exports — more than 104%. This was stated by Minister of Industry Aleksandr Yefimov. Foreign sales are growing to the high level of the last year as well. At the same time order books and new contacts of enterprises for the next year are already being formed. By the end of 2024 the client base is planned to be formed. Special attention is paid to the system of personnel training for industry. Today, branches of the country's leading enterprises operate on the basis of universities and colleges.