Lukashenko explained science decree draft

President Alexander Lukashenko spoke at a meeting on the draft Decree 'On Improving Scientific Activities,' stating that the draft should be comprehensive and all-encompassing, without reference norms. He said the main thing is for scientists interested in the decree to understand what it is about and what expenses are planned for its implementation. He proposed discussing the issues and making a fundamental decision, emphasizing that all current issues raised by the National Academy of Sciences and scientists in general should be resolved before the scientists' congress.

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The draft Decree 'On Improving Scientific Activities' concerns reforms in the scientific research system, including funding and regulation of scientific activities in Belarus.