MINSK, 27 June (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Aleksandr Rogozhnik, who until now served as the Industry Minister, as Ambassador to the Russian Federation, BelTA has learned.
According to the head of state, currently Belarus' work with Russia is mainly focused on industrial projects. "We still have many issues to address in this regard. Hence the appointment of Aleksandr Rogozhnik," the Belarusian leader said.
Addressing Dmitry Krutoi, who has been ambassador to Hussia until now and has been appointed Head of the President Administration, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "You keep an eye. Involve the government, where necessary. Make sure the ambassador is on the ball. Aleksandr Rogozhnik is aware of the high-paced work in Russia. The current ambassador Dmitry Krutoi is a true workaholic, traveling all over Russia. Secondly, your subordinates must be up to the mark: if they fail to do some work in time, they should work on a weekend."
Addressing Dmitry Krutoi, who has been ambassador to Hussia until now and has been appointed Head of the President Administration, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "You keep an eye. Involve the government, where necessary. Make sure the ambassador is on the ball. Aleksandr Rogozhnik is aware of the high-paced work in Russia. The current ambassador Dmitry Krutoi is a true workaholic, traveling all over Russia. Secondly, your subordinates must be up to the mark: if they fail to do some work in time, they should work on a weekend."
"This is what is expected of the President Administration today, first of all in terms of my control over the government and other structures. We should work three times more today than yesterday," the Belarusian leader added.
