Valaam, milk "pills", passion for the UN and personnel day. The results of the super-saturated week of the President

Александр Лукашенкоduring a meeting with the Chairman of the Council of the Republic, authorized representative of the HEAD of state for the city of MINSK Natalia Kochanova and the head of the Presidential Administration Igor Sergeenko ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO during the consideration of personnel issues Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin during a visit to the museum and historical park "Island of Forts" Alexander Lukashenko during meeting with Chairman of the Council of the Republic, authorized representative of the head of state for Minsk Natalia Kochanova and Head of the Presidential Administration Igor Sergeenko Alexander Lukashenko during consideration of personnel issues Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin during a visit to the museum and historical park "Island of Forts" Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting with Chairman of the Council of the Republic,authorized representative of the head of state in the city of Minsk Natalya Kochanova and head of the Presidential Administration Igor Sergeenko 123 Topic news

The work schedule of the President of Belarus is always very eventful. Alexander Lukashenko holds conferences and working meetings on the most pressing issues of the country's development, regularly visits the regions, makes foreign visits and receives foreign guests himself, communicates with journalists, signs decrees and laws. And even when there are no public events, this does not mean at all that the head of state is not working. However, during the rest, whether it's hockey training or chopping wood, Alexander Lukashenko no, no, yes, and he will find a reason for the next assignment. As he likes to say, in everything one must proceed from life.

The "President's Week" project is for those who want to keep up with the head of state, to be aware of the most relevant statements and decisions of the Belarusian leader.

How did the informal communication between Lukashenka and Putin go and what is the importance of such a format; when Belarus will start producing MILK sweets according to a Chinese recipe and whether the President liked the trial batch; whether the voice of Belarus is heard in the UN and what this organization is turning into. And also about the appointment of ministers, new tasks for the ex-head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, "political" culture, from which one can even make gunpowder, wishes for the national cinema, the oil industry and much more in the new issue of the BelTA special project "President's Week".

WORLDLY AND SPIRITUAL CASES. What was filled with informal communication between Lukashenka and Putin

The working visit of Alexander Lukashenko to RUSSIA began last week, and on Sunday, July 23, the heads of state held the official part of the negotiations at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg , visited together. BelTA has already informed about this in detail, including in the previous issue of the special project.

However, the presidents continued fruitful communication in the following days. The business trip of the Belarusian leader ended only on Tuesday, and both of these days were also full of negotiations and informal communication with Vladimir Putin, although much of this, for obvious reasons, remained behind the scenes. In our time, it is in this format that the most serious issues are discussed. And that was the most important part of the trip.

The leaders of the countries communicated in the afternoon on Sunday, on Monday, combining this with a trip to Valaam, and even on Tuesday morning, July 25, before Alexander Lukashenko's departure. On the selector, officials responsible for different directions were in touch. This is also common practice. But mostly the presidents talked one on one.

As already noted, in the busy negotiation schedule, the heads of state found time to divert from worldly issues in favor of spiritual matters. In Kronstadt, Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin , in addition to the Museum and Historical Park "Island of Forts", visited the stavropegic Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas. This is the main temple of the Russian Navy.

Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin during a visit to the Museum and Historical Park "Island of Forts"

Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin during a visit to the Stavropegic St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral

The next day, the presidents together visited the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Valaam Monastery, located on the island of Valaam (Lake Ladoga) in Karelia. In the cathedral they venerated the relics of St. Sergius and Herman, the founders of the monastery. The heads of state also visited St. Vladimir Skete, where the Vladimir Church is located.

The Valaam Monastery is one of the most revered in Russia. More than 100 thousand pilgrims and tourists visit the monastery every year. The previous time the heads of state visited Valaam was in July 2019.

CLEANING UNDER CONTROL. Why did the Deputy Prime Minister come to report to the President with sweets

The course of the harvesting campaign and the personnel issue in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food - these were the main issues on July 27 at the report to the President by Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Zaits.

“The main question is how is the situation in the fields today, how is the harvest going ? The second question is personnel. You were supposed to nominate a candidate for the Minister of Agriculture this week (ex-head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Igor Brylo took over as Assistant to the President for the Vitebsk Region. - Note I would like to hear your opinion. And in the near future I will try to stay (in the regions. - Approx. BelTA). I ​​have a plan to see the West. Just the area of ​​​​your responsibility is the Grodno region. Let's look, perhaps, the Brest region A whole range of works of the Ministry of Agriculture," the head of state said.

Leonid Zayats reported to the President on the pace of the unfolding harvesting campaign, the state of the equipment. "The technical readiness is very high, the harvesters are in good working order, the drying facility is working at 100%. We are waiting for good conditions at the edge of the field and start harvesting. We use every hour so that we can harvest the grain. There are enough technical capabilities and human resources to remove everything on time and without loss," the Deputy Prime Minister assured reporters.

At the level of the government and the head of state, all the necessary decisions have been made for grain crops, including the provision of agricultural organizations with fuel, spare parts for equipment, and additional vehicles.

During the working meeting, Alexander Lukashenko's recent instruction to master production in Belarus received an unexpectedly quick continuation. Such sweets are extremely popular in CHINA.

Officials quickly responded to the President's order, and a small trial batch has already been released. For the efficiency of the experiment, this was done on medical equipment, and therefore the sweets have so far come out in the form of large tablets, but this, as they say, is only the beginning.

“In China, we spied on their technology for the production of various kinds of confectionery, in this case sweets. Generally without SUGAR from powdered milk. You can add some herbal supplements there. Especially for children,” the head of state said at the meeting. “Honestly, when Nikolai (Alexander Lukashenko's son. - approx. BelTA) brought them to me from China , I tried it myself. Of course, this is not for me. But children , small children consume this delicacy with the greatest pleasure. Why can't we make it and sell it? And , most importantly, to provide for their people.

Leonid Zayats brought several variants of sweets at once. Contains whole milk powder , up to 40% baby food, whey. "Different composition. But very pleasant to the taste, and quite a good product for the consumer," he said.

Alexander Lukashenko and Leonid Zayats

"We must try. Adults, especially for children. It is very important that we can (use. - Approx. BelTA) supplements of plant origin here," the President noted.

Alexander Lukashenko is sure that such natural sweets may have a good EXPORT potential. And this is not only China , where such sweets are already popular, but also, for example, African countries, the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed.

Leonid Zayats assured that there is no difficulty in the production of such sweets. But, of course, you need to test the line, think over the packaging, build marketing, and somewhere refine the recipe.

Leonid Zayats

“It is necessary that children and adults try it. We need to make enough and try it out,” the Belarusian leader summed up.

The President set the task of establishing mass production of such candies in Belarus by the end of this year.

WHAT DO YOU WANT? What Belarus cannot calmly look at at the UN

On July 27, the President had another meeting with Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Valentin Rybakov.

"UN. What is it today? What are the prospects for this organization in general, from your point of view? Well, what should we do in this organization? Naturally, we, as one of the founding countries of this organization, cannot look at it so calmly what is happening there. I look, and we discussed this issue with the President of Russia - the UN Secretariat, a working body - they have already begun to work in terms of some preferences for one or two states, or West - East. then already, this organization is turning into such an organization "What do you want?". It depends more on large states. This is not normal. With the pressure exerted by large states, the West," the Belarusian leader said.

As an example, Alexander Lukashenko mentioned the recent Russia -Africa summit and the terrible pressure that the Americans and Western European countries exerted on its participants. "This is not normal," he stressed.

The head of state asked about the work of the Belarusian representation in the UN, whether it is formally present there and what it can really do. “For example, if the Western states refused to actually cooperate with us, well, today we are transferring diplomats to those areas where we need to work, where we need to strengthen the situation and the situation. in line with Western states? - suggested the Belarusian leader.

Alexander Lukashenko and Valentin Rybakov

On the victories of Belarusian diplomacy

Valentin Rybakov at the meeting confirmed that criticism of the UN actually began from the moment of its foundation, and there really is something to criticize the organization and its secretariat for. However, the UN is not just a building or a secretariat in and of itself. “Together with us, these are 193 countries. And Belarus, as one of the founders of this organization, is actively working in it. We work primarily not with international officials. We work with states that are represented in this organization,” the diplomat said.

Following the meeting, Alexander Lukashenko instructed to further intensify the work of the Permanent Mission to the UN. "We will continue to do this. There are a number of areas where we are working very successfully. Some of these areas were born after the speeches of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. In particular, for example, the issue of combating human trafficking, some other issues. Therefore, we will continue to actively work, cooperate with states and promote our national interests," Valentin Rybakov told reporters after a meeting with the head of state.

He spoke about the work of diplomats who are making every effort to prevent any negative issues regarding Belarus from being considered in the General Assembly or the UN Security Council. One of such small victories of the Belarusian diplomacy is the closure of the topic of the incident with the Ryanair aircraft in the Security Council. "In fact, with one of our speeches, we closed the topic of Ryanair in the Security Council. Our speech completely put an end to it. This issue was never considered again in the Security Council," the diplomat said.

Another example is the resolution on Chernobyl cooperation. This year, the Belarusian side was supposed to submit a draft of such a resolution. But, understanding the regional situation, she refused to do so. "Some points that categorically do not suit us could have been introduced into this draft by other countries. And we would have found ourselves in a situation where, when submitting a document, we would then have to do something with it - remove it from consideration, as "Something to counteract all these negative aspects. We did not submit a draft resolution," Valentin Rybakov explained.

Valentin Rybakov

But the draft resolution on Chernobyl cooperation was introduced by Ukraine , almost completely stealing from Belarus the text of the previous draft resolution. "To the surprise of Ukraine and European states (it was just a shock situation for them), we co-authored together with Russia. Russia co-authored the Ukrainian resolution. We even received calls from our European colleagues who asked us the question: "Are you not mistaken? Do you even understand what you're doing? That you are a co-sponsor of the resolution submitted by Ukraine. - Yes, of course, we understand. The resolution is normal, the text is good, it suits us. Why not? Chernobyl cooperation is a holy cause for us," said the Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN.

He drew attention to the fact that such small, at first glance, victories are simply not given, and they are very useful for the country. "We will continue this work," added Valentin Rybakov.

THIS IS NOT A LINK. Whom and to what posts Alexander Lukashenko appointed

On Friday, July 28, the working week of the head of state ended with a personnel day. This news in itself was intriguing, because it turned out that there were vacant positions in three ministerial posts at once. Previously, they were formed in the Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities, the Ministry of Transport, and given the previously announced, also in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

As a result of the personnel day, two of these three positions were closed. He became the new Minister of Housing and Public Utilities, and headed the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Both were appointed to these posts after serving as first deputy ministers in the relevant departments, and the President emphasized this fact: “In addition to the tasks that I would like to set before you, I think that it is more important that you know better than me what needs to be done in the areas of work entrusted to you.

In the practice of personnel decisions, this does not happen often in Belarus, so that it is one of the deputies who becomes the minister. “We were always looking for, selecting new people. For a new person to come, who knows the business, a professional, to look with new eyes at this or that department. But in this case, I think that both Gennady Alekseevich and Aleksey Alekseevich are prepared people. I can’t say that the ministries failed and the former ministers did not work well. That is why we settled on the candidacies of deputies," Alexander Lukashenko said.

Nevertheless, the head of state set a number of tasks for everyone.

The President also agreed on a number of other appointments, including the management of key enterprises for the country. Alexander Lukashenko asked many of them in detail not only about their plans in a new position, but also about how things are at their previous place of work.

About a ministry to be seen

Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that proposals were made more than once to liquidate the Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities - to join or distribute its functions and powers among other departments. But the head of state is against such an approach, because in the first place in the appeals from citizens who come to the Presidential Administration, it is the issues of housing and communal services.

“I expect from the ministry, firstly, that it be visible. You understand what it is about. And, secondly, that this ministry finally proves that it should exist. That the Ministry of Housing and Communal Services is needed in the country,” Alexander Lukashenko said, addressing the new minister, "You must bring innovations to this system, strictly control the execution of all the functions assigned to local authorities and other organizations. And I would like these complaints to be fewer. I understand that this is always the case There was always something missing - either the fence was not repaired, or the roof, or the balcony," Alexander Lukashenko said.

The President drew attention to the need to clearly divide responsibilities and determine where the housing sector should be involved.

Alexey Lyakhnovich and Gennady Trubilo

About transport and issues that are missing

"As for the Ministry of Transport and Communications, you know that we have enough issues within the country. And in relations with our main partners. Both Russia and China. Especially Russia - transit and so on. There are many issues," - said the head of state.

He noted that relevant issues were also discussed at a recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I am Golovchenko (Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko. – approx. BelTA) after the last meeting with the President of Russia, I outlined our approaches, agreements. There is no rejection anywhere.

“We need to negotiate. Because logistics has become more complicated, and tariffs, for example, for our goods are a serious issue. We would like these tariffs (for transportation and transshipment of goods. - Note by BelTA) to be lower. "We laid down and did not leave at a loss. And also the rolling stock, other issues. There are a lot of issues with the transportation of people. All this will have to be dealt with," the President admonished.

About the tasks for the ex-minister

Officially, the new appointment was given to the now former Minister of Agriculture and Food, Igor Brylo. He is sent to work as an assistant to the President of Belarus - an inspector for the Vitebsk region.

"I already told you, Igor. If you perceive this as a link, these are your problems. You need to go through this stage. And if you hold on tight there, then the result will be, and for you personally there will be a very useful result. As a scientist "As an ideological worker from practice, you have these data. Now you need to ground yourself if you think to continue working. You have until retirement - as before the Lord God. Therefore, you need to harness yourself and show the result. This is my offer to you," the President said.

In his parting words to Igor Brylo to work in a new post, Alexander Lukashenko asked him not to replace the work of the governor and not to perform his functions, but to work more through personnel. "If necessary, report directly. You know, I go there often. You can either call or report at any time. But the Vitebsk region must be put in the place where it should stand. The situation is not easy. You understand this better than anyone. And you yourself he was responsible (for the Vitebsk region. - Note by BelTA). Therefore, we need to work there with full dedication," the Belarusian leader instructed.

Igor Sergeenko and Igor Brylo

About political culture and gunpowder from flax

When Oleg Buyanov was approved for the post of general DIRECTOR of the Orsha Flax Mill, the President recalled the importance of flax as a "political" crop - the flowers of this plant are depicted on the country's coat of arms.

The new leader spoke about the main tasks that he sees in terms of the development of the enterprise. This is the elimination of distortions in commercial activities, work on the raw material base, issues of in-depth processing of raw materials.

“In short, you will make gunpowder from a short fiber,” Alexander Lukashenko concluded.

"Yes, Comrade President," Oleg Buyanov answered.

Linen can indeed serve as a raw material for the manufacture of gunpowder, and, according to experts, the substance in this case has more energy than when using traditional cotton.

The President explained what he meant by talking about gunpowder. In general, we are talking about expanding the range of products based on linen raw materials. "We need to take a broader look at what is in demand on the market today," he said.

The new leader knows the situation at the enterprise and is ready to work. The President also reminded him of his special attitude towards the Orsha Flax Mill, where Alexander Lukashenko’s mother used to work: “Look, I often go there. This is my native enterprise. My mother worked there. Although there is still some nostalgia: as a schoolboy I often visited this flax mill. You know that this is a political enterprise. We have flax on the coat of arms. Therefore, I would very much like you to work actively there. If you see what If it is possible to improve the situation in the raw material base, I will be grateful to you. If it is about exports, well, these are your problems."

Alexander Lukashenko reminded that difficulties in export should not be attributed only to sanctions , and it is worth continuing to work with the same Europeans, because linen raw materials and products from it are in great demand in different countries. The President also promised to come to the enterprise some time later to discuss the state of affairs in detail on the spot.

About "eggs in a basket" and the effect of "one granule"

Alexander Lukashenko directs manufacturers to develop new export directions, despite the openness and accessibility of the traditional Russian market for the country. This topic was raised, in particular, in a conversation with Vitaly Osipenko, who was approved for the post of General Director of OAO SvetlogorskKhimvolokno. Until now, he was the first deputy director - chief engineer of the JSC "Gomel Chemical Plant". It was the work of this enterprise that Alexander Lukashenko took an interest in.

"Today, we are providing all consumer applications for mineral fertilizers for the upcoming sowing campaign. We are making new brands of fertilizers," said Vitaliy Osipenko. "Thus, all applications for the domestic market will be fully met."

"What about exports?" - continued to ask the President.

As Vitaly Osipenko said, exports are mainly directed to the Russian market. At the same time, niche products are also offered, for which large Russian manufacturers do not undertake. "We have found our niche and offer a unique product - with trace elements, with additives. The Russian buyer is happy to purchase it."

The President asked whether consumers in the domestic market are interested in complex mixed fertilizers. "There are questions on interest. As for the technical part, we will be able to meet all the needs of the domestic market for complex fertilizers," the head of the enterprise assured.

According to Alexander Lukashenko, in this regard, it is necessary to correctly orient the government and all those responsible. “You see, they throw separately potassium, separately phosphorus, separately nitrogen into the soil. You are doing it in a complex way,” the head of state explained.

"In one granule," Vitaly Osipenko confirmed.

Vitaly Osipenko (middle)

“Everything is done in one granule. Well, you have to buy it. This gives a good effect. They sell these products in Russia, all over the world. But we need to orient everyone to the fact that you can’t put eggs in one basket . and so on. But you know, they have these technologies and produce these fertilizers. They will produce mixed, complex and other fertilizers. Therefore, no one has canceled competition. And so that we are not squeezed out of one single market, we need to have a wider range of exports. This is your task," the Belarusian leader stressed.

About raw materials for the domestic oil industry

The new General Director at OAO Naftan. Oleg Zhebin, who previously worked as deputy general director (for chemical production) - director of the Polimir plant of OJSC Naftan, was approved for this post.

"Naftan" and the Mozyr Oil Refinery - they are under a magnifying glass. See that we have order here. It seems that the factories have aligned there in terms of work. And the Russians are great, President of Russia. They helped us a lot,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

"They are provided with raw materials, they work stably," Oleg Zhebin confirmed.

Oleg Zhebin

The President stressed that if more raw materials are needed, this is not a problem. The main thing is that the economy develops . "Raw materials, if you need more. If the economy is not worse, but better - please, there is no question about raw materials. There is also sales. Demand is huge. As exporters inform me, as much as you give, we will sell as much, that is, in any situation you can work. Therefore, good luck to you,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

About burning topics, "blood and showdowns"

Among other personnel decisions, Alexander Lukashenko agreed on the candidacy of Yuri Alexei for the position of the general director of the Belarusfilm film studio and set a number of key tasks for the new leader.

“As for our film production, this is a disaster,” the head of state outlined the problem. “The demand, I tell you right away, will be very serious. Why? Because how many leaders can be changed, but there is no result! including in Russia. Apparently, somewhere we were underperforming in the leadership as well. Maybe we paid less attention."

Speaking about the role of cinematography, Alexander Lukashenko recalled Vladimir Lenin's statement: "Of all the arts, cinema is the most important for us." “Great Lenin spoke about this, you also know it very well. And this is true,” the President noted. He stressed that in the ideological, educational terms, cinema has no equal in terms of the degree of influence. And now movies are watched not only on TV, but also via the Internet.

The head of state noted that he was counting on the active work of Yuri Alexei in his new position, but once again warned that the demand would be tough. "We need to release a certain number of films - different ones, for different categories," the President said. and we have times that we have to show people what really happened. But the main thing is burning topics (there are also enough of them), on the basis of which we must make films and show people, educating them."

One of the promising areas outlined by Alexander Lukashenko is the cooperation of the film studio "Belarusfilm" with national television channels, Belteleradiocompany. Moreover, they are now updating the material and technical base, equipping new studios, and developing new areas of activity. “Therefore, we need to get involved and work together,” the President emphasized. “We need to unite and act.”

About patriotic education

The President agreed on the candidacy of Yury Golubev for the post of rector of the Pushkin Brest State University. Prior to his appointment to this higher educational institution, he was Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of the Polotsk State University named after Euphrosyne of Polotsk. The President, mentioning that not so long ago Oleg Romanov left Polotsk University for another job (now he leads the Belaya Rus party and the republican public association of the same name), who worked there as a rector, and now Yuri Golubev is leaving, asked: "How "We've taken footage from Polotsk here. Can't we fail there?"

"No. Everything is strong and reliable with us," Yuri Golubev answered confidently.

Regarding his appointment as rector of the Brest State University named after A.S. Pushkin, the head of state noted: “I don’t think that you will have any difficulties in terms of management, appropriate approaches. You are a person who works and grew up on this path. "But there were always questions about this university. I remember this from my time as a deputy. It was always somehow on the list of unreliable people. I would like you, as a patriotic person, to build a system there so that the guys understand where they live and what they should value. I don't see much problem for you here."

Alexander Lukashenko during consideration of personnel issues

At the same time, the President wished the new rector not to stop in his career advancement, emphasizing that professionals are always in demand in the field of education. “You know that we have a lot of problems in education. There is a change of generations, so today the emphasis is on experienced people, and no one will refuse this,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

DO NOT ROCK THE COUNTRY. What Lukashenka discussed with Kochanova and Sergeenko

The conduct of the electoral campaign, ideological and personnel issues became the main topics at the July 28 meeting of the President with the Chairman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova and the head of the Presidential Administration Igor Sergeyenko.

Focus on upcoming elections. "We are entering the electoral campaign. It will be long: both this and next year, starting with local authorities, local councils (elections of deputies of local councils at various levels. - Note by BelTA), the All-Belarusian People's Assembly (our new direction) and ending with the presidential elections. On the one hand, the mobilization of people and our mobilization. On the other hand, of course, we must make sure that the country and society do not sway as it was before," the head of state noted.

As for personnel and ideological issues, there are many problems here, the Belarusian leader stated. “We seem to be working somehow, but it is desirable that the efficiency be higher,” Alexander Lukashenko noted.

In 2024 Belarus will host a single voting day for the first time, which is provided for in the updated Constitution. Not only will the composition of the parliament be formed, but citizens will also elect deputies to local councils at various levels. It is envisaged that the single voting day will be held on the last Sunday of February. In 2024 it is February 25th.

Another feature is the formation of the composition of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, a body that, following the results of the referendum, acquired a constitutional status in Belarus. The Constitution stipulates that after a single day of voting, no later than 60 days later, the first meeting of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly should be held. Thus, the last possible day for the start of the SPC meeting is April 25.