Posted: 22.07.2022 14:06:00

Lukashenko instructed to open new mall on site of Iran’s unfinished building in Minsk

Another shopping centre should open in Minsk and function following the principle of the Stolitsa mall – becoming another trade and exhibition platform for Belarusian manufacturers. This has been instructed by Aleksandr Lukashenko during his today’s visit to Stolitsa.

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The Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee, Vladimir Kukharev, reported to the President about the centre’s new concept. In line with it, the mall will become the main trading and exhibition platform for domestic producers. “That is great that you have finally created a Belarusian shopping centre,” Aleksandr Lukashenko responded.

The Head of State immediately instructed to create a similar retail facility close to the Moskovsky highway: on the site of the unfinished Iranian building. “It is necessary to create a shopping centre exactly like this, based on the same principle,” he set the task. “We should focus on promotion of Belarus products. No foreigners will reproach us. If they left our country, then let it be so. We will then start selling domestically produced goods. Therefore, a shopping centre based on the same model should open there, and the work is to begin right now – not waiting for courts’ decisions. They will pass judgement. It is clear that the contract has been violated. We will take it, finish it (doing this with a profit) and start working. We should build our policy with a focus on Belarusian products. We should sell Belarus-made goods. All want good salaries, and they are possible when products are sold. Well, we have given our domestic market to no one knows who, and we now stay idle. As a result, the current situation is observed. As I say, there would be no fortune, but misfortune helped. This will inspire us to finally start selling Belarusian products in full.”

The President was also informed that Stolitsa has established co-operation with Belarus’ leading artistic universities, and – thanks to this – students can demonstrate their creativity within the mall, bringing their pieces of art and choreographic programmes to familiarise Minsk’s residents and guests with the national culture of Belarus. Moreover, this creates an opportunity for talented young people to earn extra money.

The Head of State appreciated such approach, saying, “If students come to play something, to sing or bring their pictures, then let them sell. We need to support.”