Working meeting between Alexander Lukashenko and Marianna Shchetkina

Each state is interested in realizing the goals of sustainable development. A global strategy was discussed today during the working meeting of the President and Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic.

Marianna Shchetkina is the national coordinator for the achievement of the Goals, which are a set of global benchmarks. Among them is the universal elimination of poverty, ensuring food security, access to energy sources and gender equality. All states independently develop programs for sustainable development, focusing on a common accepted document. Belarus has already taken a number of important steps in this direction. According to Marianna Shchetkina, it is important for our country to take into account the global goals when developing the documents of the highest level. It is also important to carry out a campaign to inform the public, especially young people. It is planned to hold a National Forum on Sustainable Development featuring representatives of government, civil society, business.