Posted: 12.11.2021 11:55:00

President reported by Chairman of Investigative Committee

The Head of State has met with Dmitry Gora, the Chairman of the Investigative Committee, with a report. The official was appointed less than a year ago (in March 2021) but, according to Aleksandr Lukashenko, this period is virtually the same as two years, judging by modern times

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“We can say that a year is not even the same as two years but it is the same as three years in this case – especially taking into account the situation we faced last year and the challenging situation of this year. All the past troubles and problems, of course, fell on you and your colleagues. There were a lot of issues left that needed to be considered,” the President said.

In this regard, Aleksandr Lukashenko asked, “Have you sorted out these problems? This is the first question. The second one refers to the Investigative Committee staff. Are the Investigative Committee employees patriotic and loyal to Belarusian people and the law? This is also important.”

The Head of State noted that Mr. Gora is not a new person for law enforcement authorities, “At that time [during the appointment], I said that you could quickly sort out the situation and ensure normal functioning of the Investigative Committee, while continuing the good traditions that were laid down under its previous heads.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko asked to report on the results of the work, saying, “I have read all the materials in preparation for your report. You will report to me on the issues that concern me as President, while focusing on the problems that I have outlined and, of course, speaking of the future plans. If you see that you need my help and support, please tell me: I will do it. The Investigative Committee is ten years old but this period is nothing. We have not been limited to half measures in our work – as it was observed in some post-Soviet republics.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that almost all powers had been transferred to the Investigative Committee, with the exception of several KGB investigators who deal with issues specific to the special service.

“As planned, the Investigative Committee was supposed to become a powerful body to investigate all criminal cases. Has this practice developed in ten years, and what has not been done yet?” the Head of State asked.

As Mr. Gora reported, the Investigative Committee is now ready to perform any tasks within the framework of the law and the interests of the state. “There will be no hesitation, no doubt. We will do everything for the benefit of the state, and people are ready for this. I confidently assert this.”