ZHITKOVICHI, 7 November (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined the terms for providing state support to enterprises during his working trip to Zhitkovichi District on 7 November, BelTA has learned.
While reviewing the region's industrial potential, the head of state visited the Saturn-1 company in Zhitkovichi. The enterprise specializes in manufacturing components, assemblies, and other parts for railway rolling stock. The president's first question was why the plant had seen a decline in production volume. Factory Director Mikhail Saskevich, explained that their products were previously in high demand for the railways of Russia and Belarus. However, market needs later shifted, creating demand for components and parts for tank cars, which led the plant to master this new product line. Consequently, for objective reasons, industrial production volume saw a slight dip, but this shift has opened up new prospects. According to the director, contracts are now being signed for deliveries in 2026, and the company is even expanding its market reach to include Kazakhstan. “So, you see a clear prospect of demand for your products, right?” the president clarified, receiving a positive response.
The head of state pointed out that railway transportation and everything related to it will undoubtedly continue to develop. “Our market is huge - Russia, Kazakhstan. This market will always be in demand. Such a vast territory cannot exist without railways,” he said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also called for closer cooperation between domestic enterprises in the sector. Specifically, he suggested that Belarusian Railways, when purchasing parts and components, should focus more on domestic manufacturers. “We need enterprises like this one right now - a small, compact enterprise that can adapt quickly,” the president said.
Such businesses were promised support and assistance from the state. “You are an experienced person, you see the prospect, so go for it. If you need something, we will help. If it benefits the country, we will help. Let me put it this way: there is no extra money. That’s a fact. But we lack solid, promising projects for the funds we can allocate. So, take advantage of this moment. No one will just give money away for nothing. We will only provide money for projects that will generate new money tomorrow and ensure the return [of the invested funds]. That’s all. We must end this nonsense. Enough with the attitude of ‘Batka will come to the rescue!' We will. But we will not proceed in such a reckless manner,” the head of state said.
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