Lukashenko: Belarus will ever remain social welfare state
The approach in which the state not only takes upon itself the solution of all problems of its citizens, but also creates the conditions for a person to be able to independently solve them has become a guideline in the Parliament’s work with the population – as noted by President Aleksandr Lukashenko during his today’s meeting with deputies of the House of Representatives and members of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the outgoing convocation
The Head of State stressed, “Assistance to socially vulnerable categories of people has been and will remain a priority of our policy, and Belarus will ever remain a social welfare state. Much work has been done by our MPs to provide targeted support to the most vulnerable categories of Belarusian citizens who sought help: large families, lonely old people, the disabled, and orphans. I know that you have been participating in solving issues of concern to citizens virtually on a daily basis. Thousands of personal receptions, direct phone lines and meetings with labour teams enabled you to feel the pulse of society and stay together with our people. I hope the good traditions of interaction with the population that you have formed will be continued by the new Parliament.”
The President stated that many of the citizens' appeals became the subject of discussion when preparing draft laws and other regulatory legal acts, “The approaches initiated and practiced by the Parliament today are successfully used by government and self-government bodies. They contribute to the consolidation of work with the population and the fundamental principles of the formation of modern domestic standards in this area. Public discussion of draft laws – which is an institution of interaction with people – has proved itself well, making it possible to establish feedback with our citizens and take their reasonable suggestions into account when coming to a decision.”
According to the Head of State, parliamentarians paid special attention to interaction with young people, “Of course, deputies and senators should meet with young people and talk about preserving historical memory and implementing the state youth policy. The Youth Council creation at the National Assembly is also a good example of how work with our younger generation should be organised. Young people saw your parliamentary activities, and you showed by example how to perform duties in good faith.”
