The gross regional product (GRP) Minsk region in the next five years will not be less than in the previous one. This was stated by Chairman of the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee Semyon Shapiro today at a press conference for national and regional mass media, BelTA has learned.

In the past five years among the country\'s regions Minsk region is the leader GRP indicator. \"By the end of the five-year period, we have added 122% compared to the beginning This is a significant increase, after a period of five years index increased by 4-5%, -. Semyon Shapiro recalled -. In the first half of this year, Minsk region on the GRP takes the lead position. this is due, primarily, subsidence potash markets and the fact that the JSC \"Belaruskali\" has a significant share in the GRP. Replace this volume than any other is very difficult. \"

According to the chairman of the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee, due to a sharp reduction in the price of potash in foreign markets the volume of industrial production in Minsk region stands at 80% compared to last year. \"However, if you do not take into account the volume of\" Belaruskali \", the rest of the industry showed growth rate of 105%. The gross regional product in the region is growing every month, and is now approaching 93%. Every effort is made to figures increased by other companies. The positive dynamics shows such as BelAZ and others \", - said the governor .

Semyon Shapiro said that he expects the dynamic business development in the Minsk region in the coming five years, which will also ensure the GRP growth, especially as a business interest in the region continues unabated. \"The area is developing, so I think we add for at least the coming five years than in the previous\", - stated the Chairman of the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee .

During the press conference, he said Semyon Shapiro has a number of questions of journalists of national and regional publications. At the end of the event, he presented diplomas to the winners of the annual regional competition among media staff.