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Lukashenko sees applied research as key to people's prosperity

MINSK, 22 January (BelTA) – We should pay more attention to the practical applications of the achievements of Belarusian science, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to award Doctor of Science diplomas and professor certificates to academic, research and teaching staff on 22 January, BelTA has learned.

"Science is becoming a priority not only for the development of our state. We need to evaluate some things objectively and pay more attention to the applied research," Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “Even very developed countries, such as the United States of America and China, cannot afford to do everything. They certainly conduct a larger amount of scientific research. We need to do what brings prosperity to our people."

The discussion about the applied nature of science arose in the context of a conversation on microelectronics. The head of state emphasized the sector’s strategic importance: “It is difficult to imagine any development without microelectronics. The state is paying close attention to technological processes.”

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