Belarus president wants energy usage decreased further

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko demanded that efforts aimed at decreasing energy consumption and the dependence of the national economy on imported energy should be continued. “It is the most important requirement today”, the head of state stressed while visiting greenhouse food production company Berestie. Alexander Lukashenko praised the company’s practices of growing vegetables using energy-saving technologies. He noted, the economic indicators the company shows are the best ones nationwide. “We will urge others to follow the example”, said the president. The head of state added, instead of gross product the performance of Belarusian agricultural companies will be judged taking into account “gains, profitability and account money”. Alexander Lukashenko added, loans will be taken out to agricultural companies that have their own money and can return the loans. “Now the country has money. The problem is that companies should return the money when they take it”, said the president.

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