VITEBSK, 24 October (BelTA) – Ironclad system must be established in the agricultural industry of Vitebsk Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting in Vitebsk on 24 October., BelTA has learned.
“I did not come to Vitebsk Oblast to intimidate you. We have been working together for 30 years, you know my methods. Since you did not understand me and deceived me, screws will be tightened to the extreme,” the Belarusian leader said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko advised a scheme for different levels: "After today's meeting, the chairmen of the district executive committees should summon the chief specialists and managers and convey the message, the things we discussed today. They are given until 7 November (you have no more time) to establish ironclad order in the agricultural enterprises. They [the managers and specialists] should then gather farm machinery operators, milkmaids, and others. By 1 January, your enterprises must be tidied up to perfection.”
If there is a shortage of personnel in some enterprises, the president suggested seeking support from other organizations. “Separatists will come and do some work and help things done,” he said.
“That's it, guys. The time of foolishness is over," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
At the same time, he noted that everyone would be treated humanely, but on the condition of honest and responsible work: “I know your work. If you are negligent, if you cover up for each other, if you hide shortcomings and report to me not what is necessary (I then spend huge amounts of money to extract the true information), then there will be no forgiveness. Understand me as you wish.’
“For some, this region is their native land. For me, the entire country is my native land. We must establish order and pass the reins of governance to the youth. But we must establish it first. This is a disgrace [the current state of affairs in the region],” the Belarusian leader said. “What, do you want war? We don't need war. We need an economy.”
“Either you start working, or we will build our relationship differently. I'm speaking frankly. I have the right to do so. Because you have deceived me more than once under three governors. I've given you the facts. Therefore, I have the right to demand answers from you. Of course, I could have smiled, said we'll fix things tomorrow, scolded you behind closed doors, given you something, and left. That's not my style. I've told you directly, to your faces. I have the right to do this, both constitutionally and also as a person who has walked the path you are walking now,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
“That's it, guys, the time of foolishness is over. Starting from 1 January,” the head of state emphasized once again. “Go and get things done.”
This demand from the president regarding the mandatory restoration of order and active measures applies equally to the situation in the manufacturing sector. "In our industry, there are enterprises that have failed today. They are sitting idle waiting for something. What are you waiting for? Show some initiative and start knocking on doors everywhere, from South Africa to the North Pole. And when you return, you will report how many tractors and harvesters you sold while running to the North Pole,” the head of state noted.
It is important to expand export markets following the example of Belarus's actions in Zimbabwe, where domestic machinery and technologies are now being readily purchased because they have made sure Belarus is a reliable trade and economic partner and is interested in developing cooperation. Relations with Libya are being activated in a similar manner, and as a result, the volume of mutual trade is increasing. “When you take action you might end up selling a thousand units of machinery or two.,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said emphasizing that the quality of domestic products must remain high.
“I did not come to Vitebsk Oblast to intimidate you. We have been working together for 30 years, you know my methods. Since you did not understand me and deceived me, screws will be tightened to the extreme,” the Belarusian leader said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko advised a scheme for different levels: "After today's meeting, the chairmen of the district executive committees should summon the chief specialists and managers and convey the message, the things we discussed today. They are given until 7 November (you have no more time) to establish ironclad order in the agricultural enterprises. They [the managers and specialists] should then gather farm machinery operators, milkmaids, and others. By 1 January, your enterprises must be tidied up to perfection.”
If there is a shortage of personnel in some enterprises, the president suggested seeking support from other organizations. “Separatists will come and do some work and help things done,” he said.
“That's it, guys. The time of foolishness is over," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
At the same time, he noted that everyone would be treated humanely, but on the condition of honest and responsible work: “I know your work. If you are negligent, if you cover up for each other, if you hide shortcomings and report to me not what is necessary (I then spend huge amounts of money to extract the true information), then there will be no forgiveness. Understand me as you wish.’
“For some, this region is their native land. For me, the entire country is my native land. We must establish order and pass the reins of governance to the youth. But we must establish it first. This is a disgrace [the current state of affairs in the region],” the Belarusian leader said. “What, do you want war? We don't need war. We need an economy.”
“Either you start working, or we will build our relationship differently. I'm speaking frankly. I have the right to do so. Because you have deceived me more than once under three governors. I've given you the facts. Therefore, I have the right to demand answers from you. Of course, I could have smiled, said we'll fix things tomorrow, scolded you behind closed doors, given you something, and left. That's not my style. I've told you directly, to your faces. I have the right to do this, both constitutionally and also as a person who has walked the path you are walking now,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
“That's it, guys, the time of foolishness is over. Starting from 1 January,” the head of state emphasized once again. “Go and get things done.”
This demand from the president regarding the mandatory restoration of order and active measures applies equally to the situation in the manufacturing sector. "In our industry, there are enterprises that have failed today. They are sitting idle waiting for something. What are you waiting for? Show some initiative and start knocking on doors everywhere, from South Africa to the North Pole. And when you return, you will report how many tractors and harvesters you sold while running to the North Pole,” the head of state noted.
It is important to expand export markets following the example of Belarus's actions in Zimbabwe, where domestic machinery and technologies are now being readily purchased because they have made sure Belarus is a reliable trade and economic partner and is interested in developing cooperation. Relations with Libya are being activated in a similar manner, and as a result, the volume of mutual trade is increasing. “When you take action you might end up selling a thousand units of machinery or two.,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said emphasizing that the quality of domestic products must remain high.
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