According to him, Minsk Oblast ended last year on a positive note. The GRP grew by 1% year-on-year, reaching Br54.6 billion in current prices.

«The region’s economy performed well in terms of net profit: we received almost Br6 billion, and profitability exceeded 9%. However, we are concerned about the increase in the number of loss-making organizations and the growth in inventory levels. We recognize that these issues need continued attention. Unfortunately, the results for January show that the problem persists,» the deputy chairman noted.

The meeting of the Executive Committee, held on 26 February, examined these and other issues in detail, including further efforts to attract investment. «Last year we attracted nearly Br14 billion. The One District, One Project program played a major role in this. We implemented more than 30 projects and created over 1,200 new jobs. But this initiative does not end in 2025. It continues within the regional initiative: we already have 45 projects expected to create 1,500 new jobs,» Denis Kurlenko said.



He also recalled that the head of state set the goal of increasing tourism’s share in the GRP to 4.5% over the five-year period. «Therefore, we need to look for projects in the tourism sector. There is also a government initiative for tourism development, and we are collecting proposals for it as well,» he added.

Denis Kurlenko summarized that around 200 projects are planned to be implemented in Minsk Oblast during the current five‑year period.