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Lukashenko sets deadline for finalized proposals on developing science

MINSK, 21 November (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has instructed that finalized proposals on improving and developing science be submitted to him by 1 January 2026 at the government conference held on 21 November to discuss the development of the domestic science and the performance of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB), BelTA has learned.

During the conference, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Karanik presented a number of proposals to improve research activities.

Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed the prime minister to review the relevant matters in the government, involving other responsible officials if necessary. “Decisions must be made on all issues. Every single one! I need a report by 1 January so that I can formalize it. Of course, your proposals [of the head of NASB] will be the foundation,” he instructed.

The president stressed that the key priorities he had outlined at the beginning of the meeting regarding the status of scientists, the effectiveness of their work, and the overall role of science in the country’s future development must be fully incorporated into the final version of the proposals.

“There will be no delay on my part. I promise that all documents submitted by you and the government will be signed by the president within 24 hours. We need to start working from 1 January,” the head of state assured.

Addressing the head of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Karanik, Aleksandr Lukashenko once again reminded him of the task to focus on personnel and to determine who to work with. “If you need to involve the president, please do, or the government – go ahead,” he said.

“All issues must be resolved by 1 January!” the Belarusian leader emphasized once again. “So that our scientists cannot say that we failed to finalize something.”

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