MINSK, 15 January (BelTA) - There is room for improvement in the social sector development, though the socially-oriented focus of the Belarusian state remains a priority, said Andrei Lobovich, who was appointed Labor and Social Security Minister by the Belarusian head of state on 15 January, BelTA has learned.
“This is my second time at the ministry. The break I devoted to working in the State Control Committee allowed me to view the development of the social sector from a slightly different angle, from the perspective of a controller,” said Andrei Lobovich. “There is definite potential for improvement in the sector. At the same time, our state’s commitment to social development remains a priority and will be enhanced further.”
According to him, the priority will primarily involve supporting families with children, as well as socially vulnerable segments of the population. “This covers wages and employment, which are also significant priorities today. All the social sector priorities outlined in the social and economic development program will be met. In my role as minister, I will spare no effort to tackle and accomplish all the defined objectives,” he pledged.
The new labor and social security minister stressed that government support should be precisely targeted at those citizens who are truly in need. “The primary goal is to prevent the creation of a dependency culture in our society. Funding must be directed specifically to individuals who require this help,” Andrei Lobovich said.
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