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Lukashenko: Science should strive to contribute to strategic goals in Belarus
MINSK, 25 January (BelTA) – At all times government and geopolitical boundaries have been too tight for science. It invariably belongs to all mankind and is meant to serve the whole civilization, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at a ceremony to present Doctor of Sciences diplomas and Professor certificates in Minsk on 25 January, BelTA has learned.
“Your age-old thesis is that science is international. Belarusian scientists as well as the entire international scientific community still has to accomplish a lot to respond to the modern challenges that are unprecedentedly complex and multidimensional,” the president said.
It is necessary to continue the search for alternative sources of energy, to stop irreversible environmental changes, to discover new ways to prevent diseases and treat them, to overcome food crises and solve many other problems important for all people on the planet. “But in our country, we must work together primarily to achieve the strategic goals of the state,” Alexander Lukashenko said.
He added that there is a need to increase the competitiveness of the domestic economy, to ensure the national security of Belarus, to strengthen the country's sovereignty. “Using talents and skills you will change the world for the better, raise the mankind to a new stage of development. Because there where science stands high, high stand the man,” the head of state noted.
Alexander Lukashenko said that it is with a special attitude that he meets with scientists, that he always look forward to them. “Today we have only a small part of these daring, hard-working people in this hall. The profession is not easy. I never tire to repeat it everywhere. The decision to go into this profession is commendable,” the Belarusian leader believes.
The president noted that science plays a very important role in the life of any state, ensures its independence, gives a country a political weight on the international arena. “Therefore, by awarding diplomas and certificates to doctors and professors in the run-up to the professional day [Belarusian Science Day is marked on 27 January], we not only celebrate the results of their research but also, and above all, set new conceptual, strategic objectives before science,” Alexander Lukashenko noted.
The head of state noted that every new generation of scientists always strives to raise the bar higher. “It is like in sport. You always move forward. You need to be faster, more accurate and stronger to beat those who already set a record. On the way to the goal you need not only skills but also the character. The same way success and recognition in science come to strong personalities, talented hard-workers endlessly dedicated to the cause,” he stressed.
Alexander Lukashenko stated that all the achievements of Belarusian scientists are the fruit of many years of labor, fine work, genuine desire to serve the people, improve the quality of life of the contemporaries and change the lives of future generations for the better.
“Time sets the goals before science. Today, we especially need the knowledge and experience of the prominent, decorated scientists, the energy and ambitions of young fledgling researchers willing to not only conquer the unknown forces of nature but also confront complex political and economic challenges together with the state. We expect innovative projects and technologies in nuclear energy, space exploration, digitalization, economy, medicine, education, sociology, ecology and geology,” Alexander Lukashenko noted.
He stressed that intellectual work is the basis for the development of any society, and it should be applicable, aimed at a concrete result, and produce real benefits for both the state and its people.
A lot has already been done in the country to support promising specialists. Optimal conditions have been created for scientific, technical and practical work. A system of financial incentives has been developed to reward effective implementation of ideas.
The president congratulated the new doctors of science and professors, as well as all the scientists of the country on their professional holiday and wished them every success in their difficult but endlessly fascinating work.
The president awarded Doctor of Sciences diplomas to Sergei Bayko, Alexander Dzyadzko, Lyudmila Makarina-Kibak, Sergei Polyakov, Oleg Baranov, Alexander Baranovsky, Anna Krivosheeva, Lyudmila Makhanko, Viktor Ostroga, Aleksei Polyakov, Sergei Rovin and Sergei Khakhomov.
Professor certificates were awarded to Tatyana Dasaeva, Antonina Yefimenko, Emilia Kolomiets, Natalia Konoplia, Andrei Korol, Natalia Shakovets and Anna Yarovaya.
After the ceremony the head of state talked with scientists. They told him about their activities and the lines of science they work in and also about the research and new developments.
The conversation also touched on issues of healthcare, waste recycling, electric cars and other EVs, and conservation efforts.
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