Republic
25.04.2006
The goal of all the undertakings in villages is to set up agricultural production of the world level and modern agro towns, Alexander Lukashenko declared today during a meeting with dwellers of Syrod village of the Kalinkovichi region.
The president emphasized that the village revival program will cost about USD 30 billion. The state is ready to spend such a sum to improve living and working conditions in rural areas. “This is not an easy thing to do especially since the situation is aggravated by the constantly increasing gas and oil prices. Yet we have to do that,” the president said.
According to Alexander Lukashenko, when he visited the place some 10 years ago he saw gloom and worried faces. “Today I see both hope and confidence in people’s faces,” the head of state emphasized. According to him, agro towns will make the life of villagers better and nicer. Agro towns will also be a reason for the young to stay in villages. The president admired the newly restored village Syrod which was transformed into an agro town.
The head of state said that the local residents should appreciate and take care of the newly-built houses and continue improving the place.