15 January 2026

New minister sees room for improvement in Belarus’ social sector

There is room for improvement in the social sector development, though the socially-oriented focus of the Belarusian state remains a priority, said Andrei Lobovich, who was appointed Labor and Social Security Minister by the Belarusian head of state on 15 January, BelTA has learned.

“This is my second time at the ministry. The break I devoted to working in the State Control Committee allowed me to view the development of the social sector from a slightly different angle, from the perspective of a controller,” said Andrei Lobovich. “There is definite potential for improvement in the sector. At the same time, our state’s commitment to social development remains a priority and will be enhanced further.”

According to him, the priority will primarily involve supporting families with children, as well as socially vulnerable segments of the population.

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