Lukashenko, Tokayev hold phone call
On October 29, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko heard reports from the Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, Roman Golovchenko, and the Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences, Vladimir Karanik. This was reported to BELTA by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
The central theme of the report by the head of the National Bank was the refinement of the program for the socio-economic development of Belarus until 2030. A working group led by Roman Golovchenko is working on this, and the refined document is to be submitted to the President by November 1. The head of state was today informed about the main content of the program, the key industries and areas that are being emphasized. The document in its final form is planned to be submitted for approval to the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, the meeting of which will be held on December 18 and 19 this year.
The head of the National Bank also reported on the decisions made regarding problematic issues within the competence of the National Bank. In particular, on topics that have public resonance and on the appeals received from Belarusians. The Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences, Vladimir Karanik, reported on the progress of preparing the President's meeting with the scientific community. It was emphasized that the scientific sphere, among other things, should make a significant contribution to the implementation of the country's development tasks in the upcoming five-year period. The focus is on practice-oriented developments, strengthening the link between science and production, import substitution and increasing export potential, and mastering innovative directions in demand in the real sector.