Lukashenko urges to boost farm exports
<p> MINSK, Aug 11 - PrimePress. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has tasked the government to increase farm exports. He spoke about this at a meeting on food industry development held August 11, the presidential press office reports. </p> <p> </p> <p> “Hit by the coronavirus pandemic, our enterprises have been working in a complex environment for over six months. Nevertheless, we managed to save jobs and maintain the export capacity. All countries have shut down and their economies stopped, while we keep working. Markets are open, we just should shake a leg,” said Lukashenko. </p> <p> </p> <p> He said Belarus harvested plenty of grain, vegetables and fruits this year. </p> <p> </p> <p> As previously reported, Belarus increased exports of farm products and foods in January-June 2020 by 6.4% year on year to $2.7 billion. Belarus plans to step up farm exports by 4.2% to $5.729 billion in 2020. End </p>
2020-08-11
Primepress
Lukashenko urges to boost farm exports
MINSK, Aug 11 - PrimePress. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has tasked the government to increase farm exports. He spoke about this at a meeting on food industry development held August 11, the presidential press office reports.
“Hit by the coronavirus pandemic, our enterprises have been working in a complex environment for over six months. Nevertheless, we managed to save jobs and maintain the export capacity. All countries have shut down and their economies stopped, while we keep working. Markets are open, we just should shake a leg,” said Lukashenko.
He said Belarus harvested plenty of grain, vegetables and fruits this year.
As previously reported, Belarus increased exports of farm products and foods in January-June 2020 by 6.4% year on year to $2.7 billion. Belarus plans to step up farm exports by 4.2% to $5.729 billion in 2020. End