Lukashenko briefed by Krutoi and Kochanova on Vitebsk Oblast and trade

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko heard reports from the Head of the Presidential Administration Dmitry Krutoy and the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova on October 22, BELTA reports.

The main topic of Dmitry Krutoy's report was the preparation for a major meeting on ensuring the sustainable development of the Vitebsk region, which will be held at the end of the current week. The President was briefed on the upcoming work plan, the main points of which are substantive reports from the regional leadership on key areas.

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Issues requiring constant attention and control were also discussed. These include significant decisions previously made regarding the Vitebsk region. This covers the work of integration structures and the region's agro-industrial complex as a whole, the performance of the industrial sector and the situation at problematic enterprises, and most importantly, the region's development program. All these areas are under special control, and on Friday, each of them will be discussed separately at the meeting. This was emphasized by Alexander Lukashenko while hearing the report from the Head of the Presidential Administration. The second topic of Dmitry Krutoy's report was information work. Its regulation falls within the responsibility of the Presidential Administration. The report addressed the work of government members and high-ranking officials in the media. This includes informing and explanatory work on key aspects within the competence of ministries and departments, as well as responding to issues of public concern. The Head of State's key directive is to establish an information balance.

A report was presented on improving the mechanism for sending officials abroad and organizing the work process in accordance with the requirements of Directive No. 11 - holding meetings, board sessions, and other events outside working hours, without distracting officials from their direct professional duties.

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The main topic of Natalya Kochanova's report to the head of state was monitoring the trade sector at the local level and pricing processes. By the President's decree, such monitoring is carried out by the Council of the Republic and the House of Representatives. The heads of the parliamentary chambers regularly report to the head of state on the current situation regarding these issues. In particular, the House of Representatives sends a report on the monitoring results to the President once a month. The focus during the report by the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic was also on these issues: fairness in pricing, organization of trade in regions and rural areas, public sentiment, and problematic issues of concern to the population.

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In addition, Natalya Kochanova reported to the head of state on a block of personnel issues that fall within the competence of the Council of the Republic.

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