Mogilev became another platform for the cycle of meetings “Times connecting thread” to the 30th anniversary of the National Assembly

The cycle of meetings for the 30th anniversary of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus continues in the Mogilev region. The regional center has become a platform for a landmark meeting of generations of parliamentarians of all convocations with the participation of the leadership of the Council of the Republic, which takes place in the Museum of Glory of Mogilev.

The dialogue of parliamentarians of different convocations confirmed that protecting sovereignty and multiplying the country’s achievements is a common task for everyone: protecting sovereignty and multiplying the country’s achievements is a common task. As the Chairman of the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee Anatoly Isachenko emphasized, honored people gathered in the hall who have their own view of life and processes within the state:

- I would like to thank our citizens and parliamentarians who represent the region in the Council of the Republic. These are honored people with their own view of life, devoted to their native land. The Council of the Republic is the platform where bills take final life. And the expert council created on behalf of the Head of State gave a new impetus: laws pass through the sieve of people from the ground, they understand what residents need. Life does not stand still, and we must follow it.

In the hall of the Museum of Glory of Mogilev region gathered representatives of all eight convocations. Member of the Council of the Republic of the first convocation Yevgenia Zelenkova stood at the origins and the start of the Parliament. Says it was a very honorable and at the same time responsible mission:

- We entered this path, knowing nothing about it, hardly imagined what we should do, and just trembled with responsibility: suddenly, working as a doctor in a hospital, I become a legislator. It was a huge responsibility and a lot of consulting work with people who know these issues.

Yevgenia Zelenkova stressed that the institution of parliamentarism was not created in vain, and recalled the expression that guided all members of the Council of the Republic: laws must comply with the principles of common sense, be understandable, reasonable and suit people and conditions of the country:

- We were guided by these postulates. At the first meeting, the President’s speech was very emotional and guiding: he said that we should be guided by life experience and everyday wisdom. Then, in fact, the legislative base of the new state began - before that, we did not have a bicameral Parliament, and laws had to be created from scratch. The first convocation laid the foundation on which the next generations continued to work - developed, improved, corrected.

It is difficult to overestimate the event of 1996, said Boris Batura, a member of the Council of the Republic of the second convocation, who noted that it was then that it became finally clear in which direction the country should move:

- Most importantly, a program of socio-economic development was adopted, where the main reference point was the social market economy. It had three basic tenets: export, agriculture and housing. Since then, we have been developing in this direction, and we have also added close attention to personnel. In thirty years, the country has achieved much. Look at the development of agro-towns and agriculture – there are already steadily receiving millions in grain. I think that the pace that has been gained will allow us to continue to develop, including in order to achieve certain indicators in terms of wages. The main thing is to improve the welfare of the population.

Established 30 years ago, the institute has actually shown that it is popular and acts as an effective tool in resolving issues of state structure, Igor Casco, a member of the Council of the Republic of the seventh convocation, believes:

- The main task of the deputy corps is to be a link between the population, voters and authorities. This is the direct development of not only regions, but also the legislative framework. It is no secret that life, the environment and foreign policy conditions are constantly changing, so it is necessary to regularly review the legislation to meet new requirements. For three decades, the Council of the Republic has been engaged in precisely this work – the adaptation of normative acts to the changes that are taking place in society. Only in such a close connection can a decent standard of living be ensured.

According to him, the main task of the authorities is to ensure that the standard of living in any region is the same:

- We are a small country and we all know each other. And the standard of living in the countryside and in the city should be as close as possible. It is clear that there are still problematic moments, and all structures, from healthcare to the social sphere, must constantly work on this. But it is important that the quality of life of people, regardless of where they live, is decent.

Natalia Kochanova, Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly, congratulated all those gathered on a landmark date for the country and stressed that over the years of their work, parliamentarians adopted 39 codes and more than 3 thousand bills. This is a colossal work that required not only professionalism from everyone, but also a sensitive attitude to people on the ground.

- Laws must come from life. We must see life in all its realities and in every corner of our country. The decision taken at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly on seven priorities for the country’s development for this five-year plan sets clear guidelines for us. We try to work in this way – in these key areas, so that the laws meet the real needs of people, she concluded.

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