At Vitebsk Carpets OJSC, a meeting was held between the Assistant to the President – Inspector for the Vitebsk Region, Sergey Levkovich, and the work collective.

– This is the largest manufacturer of carpet products in the country, one of the landmark large enterprises in the region, employing over 1100 people. It has gone through difficult times but has managed to overcome challenges, become profitable and export-oriented. There is positive dynamics here, wages are growing. This has largely been achieved thanks to a young, active leader. The enterprise has very good prospects, – noted the President's Aide.

The main topic of the meeting was the 30th anniversary of the institution of the presidency in Belarus. The speaker recalled the difficult path of the Belarusian leader to recognition and the Republic of Belarus to successful development.

– After the collapse of the USSR and Belarus gaining independence, a period of economic chaos and political adventures, social unrest, spiritual crisis, and general poverty set in for the young state, – recalled Sergey Levkovich. – On March 15, 1994, the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted, the institution of the presidency was established, and the first elections were held. Thanks to competent leadership, a strong legal social state has been built.
In the republic, research and development are carried out based on the traditions of unique Soviet Belarusian science. Many high-tech and infrastructure projects have been implemented: the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant, the China-Belarus Industrial Park "Great Stone", the "BelGee" plant, the Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation have been built, four Belarusian satellites have been launched into orbit, the first hybrid heart surgery has been performed, etc. For the first time, a citizen of Belarus visited the orbital station. The republic not only feeds itself but is also among the top five largest food exporters in Europe.

As noted by Sergey Levkovich, the incomes of the population are increasing in the country, the well-being of families is improving, pensions are being paid (these expenses account for about 9% of GDP), free and accessible medical care is guaranteed, conditions have been created for obtaining free general secondary and vocational education, and on a competitive basis – free secondary specialized and higher education.

Touching upon the topic of national security, the speaker recalled that under the leadership of the President, compact, mobile, and technologically advanced Armed Forces were created in Belarus. In response to modern challenges and threats to our constitutional system, the National Security Concept and the Military Doctrine were adopted at the Seventh All-Belarusian People's Congress. "We stand for a multipolar, just world and for everyone with guarantees of development for all countries without exception... We have never threatened anyone," the speaker quoted the head of state.

– Strong state power, strong social policy, and reliance on the people – this is the secret of our success. The main thing is that we do not lose what has been created over 30 years of sovereign history, – Sergey Levkovich summed up.
Presidential aides hold meetings in work collectives monthly, discussing various topics. Such meetings are a constant practice in the country, the speaker added.

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