Lukashenko discussed economy and energy

While addressing the nation and parliament on the topic of VNS, Alexander Lukashenko outlined a number of priority directions for the country's development. Among his statements were assertions that new comfortable electric buses have been successfully launched in satellite cities and do not threaten minibus services. He expressed concern that the creation of 'huge trillion-sized reserves' could become a target for illegal activities, and that schemes for the 'revival' of the Belarusian economy are 'nonsense.' He said that the domestic agro-industrial complex must reduce its dependence on imports, eliminate existing gaps in agriculture within the coming year, and increase the level of energy independence by 2030. Lukashenko noted that Belarus 'does not know how to trade' and suggested recognizing that sales are an art. Regarding the issue of MAZ buses 'catching fire,' he dismissed criticism, stating that nothing actually burned and attempts to criticize the product were mistaken. He emphasized that thrift and quality are fundamental principles for the competitiveness of Belarusian goods.