21 November 2025, 14:14

Lukashenko calls for stronger ties between university, academic, and industrial science

MINSK, 21 November (BelTA) – It is necessary to elevate the level and productivity of collaboration among university, academic, and industrial research sectors, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the government conference held on 21 November to discuss the development of the domestic science and the performance of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB), BelTA has learned.

“It is necessary to enhance the level and productivity of interaction between university, academic, and industrial science, and to form joint interdisciplinary clusters and laboratories,” the head of state emphasized.

For instance, the role of the National Academy of Sciences in medicine remains insignificant, a point raised during a meeting of the working group analyzing the NASB’s performance. “You have lost the competition, as they say, to universities and national research and treatment centers although their performance is not very impressive, either,” the president remarked.

Aleksandr Lukashenko demanded a thorough analysis of the situation and, if required, decisive action. This is especially critical concerning budgetary expenditures. “We cannot waste our resources. There is no spare money. The times demand that we consolidate our efforts in key areas that will ensure the sustainability of the Belarusian state and a high quality of life for our people,” the Belarusian leader stated.

The president tasked the National Academy of Sciences with concentrating its efforts on solving the problems of the real economy. “This is an imperative, and it should be strictly adhered to,” he emphasized.

First, it is essential to strengthen cooperation with industry and large enterprises. The head of state emphasized that an innovation gap between the laboratory and the production line is unacceptable.

Secondly, Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed the issue of topical duplication and trivialization in scientific and technical programs. “The proposed topics often fail to yield new knowledge and workable technical solutions,” he said. The head of state clarified that in the fight against trivialization, it is vital not to overlook seemingly minor yet crucial topics. After all, without a new gear, it is sometimes impossible to produce a high-quality model of machinery.