Upcoming events, regional agenda: Lukashenko hears report from Krutoi
20.07.2026
MINSK (
BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report from Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi on 18 July, BelTA has learned.
The head of state was briefed on the schedule of events for the coming week, which will focus on the harvest campaign, the implementation of investment projects with foreign partners, and personnel matters. The outcomes of recent working trips to the regions were reviewed, and the planning of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s future visits to the regions was discussed.
Next week, the president plans to hold a conference call on the progress of the harvest campaign. This topic is always relevant, especially given this year’s high yields, which for the most part are still in the fields. They need to be harvested on time and, importantly, preserved. Taking weather conditions into account, the head of state emphasized the need for well-coordinated work of the grain drying facilities. Aleksandr Lukashenko also instructed not to slow down the pace of forage harvesting.
Separately, Aleksandr Lukashenko raised the issue of ensuring that the harvest campaign is fully supplied with fuel. There are no problems in this area, but a specially established working group has uncovered cases of fuel theft. The president stressed the unacceptability of such incidents, particularly given the shortage of fuel resources in the region and the world.
A meeting is also planned on the progress of key investment projects involving Belarus abroad. These issues will be discussed in the context of implementing high-level agreements with key partners in Asia and Africa, including the outcomes of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s recent high-level visit. The head of state considers the pace of implementation of a number of planned projects insufficient, particularly those needed to establish a foothold in new markets.
Regarding personnel matters, the focus will be on the local governance structure. Candidates for consideration were discussed with the president during the report. Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that he will continue to place serious emphasis on shifting management pressure downward - to the level of district executive committee chairpersons. This is linked to measures to enhance their role and authority in the development of their respective districts.
Dmitry Krutoi briefed the president on the drafting of an action plan based on the outcomes of the president’s working visits to Shklov District and Orsha District. One of the issues to be addressed in the document concerns soil liming. The head of state considers this project, in terms of its importance, to be on par with land reclamation tasks. The action plan will also include issues related to the implementation of cooperation agreements with Uzbekistan.
The final thematic block of the report concerned preparations for Aleksandr Lukashenko’s further work in the oblasts. The head of state is expected to visit Brest Oblast and Gomel Oblast, where he plans to review the implementation of innovative projects, the development of farms, and evaluate the performance of a domestically produced baler.
The head of state was briefed on the schedule of events for the coming week, which will focus on the harvest campaign, the implementation of investment projects with foreign partners, and personnel matters. The outcomes of recent working trips to the regions were reviewed, and the planning of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s future visits to the regions was discussed.
Next week, the president plans to hold a conference call on the progress of the harvest campaign. This topic is always relevant, especially given this year’s high yields, which for the most part are still in the fields. They need to be harvested on time and, importantly, preserved. Taking weather conditions into account, the head of state emphasized the need for well-coordinated work of the grain drying facilities. Aleksandr Lukashenko also instructed not to slow down the pace of forage harvesting.
Separately, Aleksandr Lukashenko raised the issue of ensuring that the harvest campaign is fully supplied with fuel. There are no problems in this area, but a specially established working group has uncovered cases of fuel theft. The president stressed the unacceptability of such incidents, particularly given the shortage of fuel resources in the region and the world.
A meeting is also planned on the progress of key investment projects involving Belarus abroad. These issues will be discussed in the context of implementing high-level agreements with key partners in Asia and Africa, including the outcomes of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s recent high-level visit. The head of state considers the pace of implementation of a number of planned projects insufficient, particularly those needed to establish a foothold in new markets.
Regarding personnel matters, the focus will be on the local governance structure. Candidates for consideration were discussed with the president during the report. Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that he will continue to place serious emphasis on shifting management pressure downward - to the level of district executive committee chairpersons. This is linked to measures to enhance their role and authority in the development of their respective districts.
Dmitry Krutoi briefed the president on the drafting of an action plan based on the outcomes of the president’s working visits to Shklov District and Orsha District. One of the issues to be addressed in the document concerns soil liming. The head of state considers this project, in terms of its importance, to be on par with land reclamation tasks. The action plan will also include issues related to the implementation of cooperation agreements with Uzbekistan.
The final thematic block of the report concerned preparations for Aleksandr Lukashenko’s further work in the oblasts. The head of state is expected to visit Brest Oblast and Gomel Oblast, where he plans to review the implementation of innovative projects, the development of farms, and evaluate the performance of a domestically produced baler.