Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss public sector salaries

Salaries of public sector employees were discussed at a meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned.

“The topic of today’s conversation is about salaries and cash allowances of state employees. As you know, I have recently made a decision to increase salaries for public sector employees, including teachers, civil servants, military personnel, in other words, all those who are on the government payroll. Despite certain problems, we have found a way to support these people,” the head of state said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that during the pandemic special COVID-19 bonuses were paid to medical workers. Later it was decided that the healthcare system could keep this money and use it for salaries. A number of decisions were also taken concerning salaries in the education sector.

“Today’s topic has to do with monetary allowances for the military personnel; special forces, special services, in particular the State Security Committee,” the Belarusian leader said. Aleksandr Lukashenko warned against unbalancing the established system of monetary allowances in uniformed agencies.

The president emphasized that it is necessary to proceed from the possibilities of the economy, and he specifically mentioned pensioners. “We have supported pensioners. We will also support them three times next year. They are not rich,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.