The industrial complex of the Vitebsk region plans to implement investment projects worth 1.2 billion rubles in 2026
The performance of the industrial complex was discussed today at the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee. The agenda included the results of work for the period since the beginning of 2026 and measures to improve the efficiency of industrial organizations, which play a key role in ensuring the development of the economy of the northern region.
The open meeting of the regional executive committee is attended by Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich; via video link, Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeenko. Also participating are Chairman of the State Military Industrial Committee Dmitry Pantus, Assistant to the President – Inspector for Vitebsk Region Vladimir Yurgevich, and Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Alexander Rogozhnik.
Approximately 91,000 people work at more than 1.3 thousand industrial enterprises in the Vitebsk region, which is more than 20% of the total employed population of the northern region.
Alexander Rogozhnik emphasized the need to intensify the work of the industrial complex in all areas of activity, including increasing production volumes and export supplies.
– In 2026, the implementation of 98 investment projects is planned in industry, with a total investment volume of 1.2 billion rubles, within the framework of which more than 2,000 jobs will be created, – noted the Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee and recommended paying attention during the meeting to measures that will allow for more effective work organization.
Chairman of the Committee for Economy of the Regional Executive Committee Dmitry Novatsky noted that the tools that can be used to improve the efficiency of the industrial complex are available. The regional executive committee is ready to assist in the implementation of projects – the doors are open to any investor, entrepreneur, or enterprise manager.
Overall, the industrial complex of the Vitebsk region operates quite effectively and stably.
Increasing activity in terms of capital investments, launching new, innovative products that are more relevant to foreign markets, expanding presence in them and increasing exports are key indicators by which higher results will be expected from enterprises in the northern region.
Among the new directions, Dmitry Novatsky highlighted the creation of a pulp and paper mill (pre-project work is currently underway), as well as an investment project for the production of veterinary drugs and medicines, which is being implemented by OJSC "BelVitunipharm", and others.