On November 5, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko heard reports from Vasily Gerasimov, Chairman of the Committee for State Control, and Ivan Kubrakov, Minister of Internal Affairs, BelTA reports.
The Chairman of the CSC reported on the results of the inspection carried out in the road sector. The Head of State had previously assigned the relevant task (to conduct monitoring) to the Committee for State Control. The quality of construction work during the construction and reconstruction of roads and bridges was checked, and the issue of purchasing new road machinery was studied.
The second topic of the Head of State's conversation with the Chairman of the CSC was the efficient use of land and state property. This concerns the involvement of land in economic circulation and the demolition of certain old buildings. The President had previously instructed to conduct a full audit of unused agricultural facilities and determine their possible purpose. Vasily Gerasimov reported on the identified shortcomings in these matters.
The President was also informed about the inspection of the implementation of the instruction on long-term construction projects. In particular, regarding the approaches defined for unfinished facilities throughout the country. It was reported that the number of such facilities has significantly decreased in recent years, but a number of problematic issues remain.
The Committee for State Control, in further development of the President's instruction, is also carrying out monitoring to establish order (until November 7). This applies to the country as a whole, and especially to the Vitebsk region, where Alexander Lukashenko recently held a meeting on the development of the region. The Chairman of the Committee for State Control reported on the interim results. The President noted the importance of focusing not only on external orderliness but also on solving more global issues. The Head of State instructed the CSC to thoroughly check the state of affairs throughout the country after November 7 and, after the weekend, to provide him with a detailed report on how the instruction to establish order is being fulfilled.
Furthermore, during the report, Alexander Lukashenko instructed the State Control Committee to study the markets for the circulation of tobacco products and alcohol-containing products, from the distribution of quotas to the circulation of these products within the country.
Ivan Kubrakov reported to the Head of State on the operational situation in the country and, in particular, on crime statistics in the criminal investigation department. The situation is calm and under the control of law enforcement agencies, with a continued trend towards a decrease in crime. As the Minister of Internal Affairs assured, the work on prevention, previously instructed by the President, is yielding results. A report was also made on the work to solve past crimes – high-profile ones, as well as crimes that are under the President's control.
In Belarus, the trend of decreasing crime rates continues this year.
Another topic is the fight against cybercrime. Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly called this issue of paramount importance and has tasked law enforcement agencies with protecting people from such criminal encroachments. Ivan Kubrakov reported on the current trends – for the first time in the country, the situation has been reversed, with a decrease in this type of crime by approximately 10%. A report was made on the measures taken by the police to protect citizens. The President instructed to pay special attention to and provide assistance to elderly people.
During the report, the issue of combating illicit drug trafficking was also discussed, and dynamics and statistics in this regard were reported. In general, the situation in this area, as reported, is under control.
An important topic of the report was road safety issues. Emphasis was placed on problematic aspects and the causes that lead to tragic consequences on the road. In particular, the President was informed about the results of the work carried out after the amendment of traffic rules. The Head of State was interested in the public's attitude towards legislative changes in the field of road safety, especially concerning personal mobility devices.
Ivan Kubrakov also reported to the Head of State on statistics and the operational situation regarding migration.
The President gave specific instructions on all issues.