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In the Vitebsk region, a positive trend has been ensured in all areas of economic activity in January of the current year, as reported by the Economics Committee of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee.

A positive trend has been ensured in industry, agriculture, construction, wholesale and retail trade, and public catering. Passenger and freight turnover increased (119% and 101.9% respectively compared to January of last year), and growth is observed in investments and foreign economic activity. The export growth rate of goods was 130.6%, and services - 100.8%.

"We have grown in GRP - 104.4% compared to January 2023, investments in fixed capital amounted to 126.4%. The aggregate revenue of the consolidated budget is 126.7%," the committee clarified. "Compared to last year's level, the average monthly accrued salary in the region increased by 17.3% and amounted to Br1668.2 for January. A real wage growth of 10.8% has been ensured."

The volume of industrial production has also increased. "The industrial production index was 107.2% compared to January of last year, including 108.6% in manufacturing. The production of wooden products in the region increased 1.3 times. We observe a 1.2-fold increase in the production of coke and petroleum products, as well as computer, electronic, and optical equipment. The output of vehicles and equipment for the petrochemical complex increased 1.4 times, food products - by 5.4%, and machinery and equipment - by 6%," the committee explained. A positive trend is also noted in the production of gross agricultural output in all categories of farms.

"BELTA"