Pavel Kallaur. An archive photo
MINSK, 9 September (BelTA) – At the meeting with the top management of the National Bank and other banks on 9 September, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko reflected on the legacy of Pavel Kallaur who led the National Bank for more than a decade prior to Roman Golovchenko, BelTA has learned.
Reflecting on the appointment of Pavel Kallaur back in the day, Aleksandr Lukashenko characterized the banking sector as having a “semi-oppositional” nature, where specialists often possess independent viewpoints. “Pavel Kallaur was a professional who was unafraid to have and defend his views, occasionally to the point of excessive concern. He worked with his team, including with you, pretty efficiently. I have no major objections to his performance,” the head of state said.
The president added that the time had come for new leadership at the National Bank, a transition he viewed as a natural evolution applicable across all sectors. “None of us are eternal. Sooner or later, new people will assume these roles based on the circumstances of life and time,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stated. He clarified: “We did not, in my view, treat Pavel Kallaur unfairly. People often talk to me about him and ask if he is available, and my position is clear: wherever he chooses to work, he should go for it. He wishes to remain in the banking sector, and I don’t mind it. I want this to be perfectly clear: he was not dismissed from his post.”
Addressing the National Bank’s leadership, Aleksandr Lukashenko issued a clear directive: “I have this remark concerning your work: Your primary focus must be on deeper engagement with the economy. Specifically, you must tackle the issue of receivables – payments should be received before goods are sent, but this is not always the case. Furthermore, curbing the outflow of capital from the country falls within the purview of the National Bank. I insist you prioritize this; we must retain capital within our borders.”
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