MINSK, 31 March (BelTA) - The energy sector is a critical industry, and its performance must not decline, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he appointed Denis Moroz Energy Minister, BelTA has learned.
"This is a very significant appointment. Are you, Aleksei [Kushnarenko, who previously headed the Energy Ministry and was appointed Minsk Oblast Governor] confident that Denis Moroz will handle this job?" the president asked.
"I think yes. I have known Denis Moroz for a long time. I have no doubt in his professional competence, capabilities, knowledge and experience, which will enable him to streamline the energy system," Aleksei Kushnarenko replied.
Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired whether Denis Moroz's lack of certain practical experience might be an issue: "The fact that he has not worked as a wire man is not a problem, is it?"
"In his case, I do not think so. Because he is a quick learner," Aleksei Kushnarenko said.
The head of state noted that Denis Moroz had even taught others, referring to his experience at Gomel State Technical University and the State Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Personnel in Gas Supply “Gaz-Institute”.
Aleksei Kushnarenko assured that his successor is capable of working effectively within a team of specialists who possess the necessary practical experience and will support him.
"And will the specialists and the ministry as a whole accept his leadership? This is the energy sector. You are all intelligent and talented. It is a very serious industry. Will his subordinates accept him?" the head of state asked.
Aleksei Kushnarenko also answered affirmatively.
"Considering that our Deputy Prime Minister [Viktor Karankevich, who previously headed the Energy Ministry] is also an energy specialist I think the sector won't lag behind. We have invested significantly in energy. It would be bad if something collapses during your work as a minister," Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing Denis Moroz.
"I won't let that happen," Denis Moroz assured.
Since 2021, Denis Moroz has served as Deputy Energy Minister. In 2016-2021, he led the design research enterprise Belgiprotopgaz.
"This is a very significant appointment. Are you, Aleksei [Kushnarenko, who previously headed the Energy Ministry and was appointed Minsk Oblast Governor] confident that Denis Moroz will handle this job?" the president asked.
"I think yes. I have known Denis Moroz for a long time. I have no doubt in his professional competence, capabilities, knowledge and experience, which will enable him to streamline the energy system," Aleksei Kushnarenko replied.
Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired whether Denis Moroz's lack of certain practical experience might be an issue: "The fact that he has not worked as a wire man is not a problem, is it?"
"In his case, I do not think so. Because he is a quick learner," Aleksei Kushnarenko said.
The head of state noted that Denis Moroz had even taught others, referring to his experience at Gomel State Technical University and the State Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Personnel in Gas Supply “Gaz-Institute”.
Aleksei Kushnarenko assured that his successor is capable of working effectively within a team of specialists who possess the necessary practical experience and will support him.
"And will the specialists and the ministry as a whole accept his leadership? This is the energy sector. You are all intelligent and talented. It is a very serious industry. Will his subordinates accept him?" the head of state asked.
Aleksei Kushnarenko also answered affirmatively.
"Considering that our Deputy Prime Minister [Viktor Karankevich, who previously headed the Energy Ministry] is also an energy specialist I think the sector won't lag behind. We have invested significantly in energy. It would be bad if something collapses during your work as a minister," Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing Denis Moroz.
"I won't let that happen," Denis Moroz assured.
Since 2021, Denis Moroz has served as Deputy Energy Minister. In 2016-2021, he led the design research enterprise Belgiprotopgaz.
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