A system of measures to achieve projected economic indicators has been developed in the Vitebsk region

The Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee has developed a set of measures to achieve the projected socio-economic development indicators for the region in the first half of 2009, Svyatoslav Zarovsky, First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee's Economics Committee, told a BELTA correspondent. The industrial production growth rate at comparable prices in January-June of the current year compared to the same period last year should be 113.5%. Specific tasks have been set for enterprises to achieve this indicator. In particular, Naftan OJSC is to additionally produce over 350 thousand tons of technical solvent and 390 thousand tons of low-sulfur marine fuel.

An economic effect of Br1.5 billion is expected at the Vitebsk Confectionery Factory "Vitba" from the commissioning of a line for the production of wafer tubes with a capacity of 250 tons per year. Gluboksky Cannery OJSC is to master new types of products. Production of sweet corn and vegetable mix will begin in the first half of the year. According to estimates, this will provide an economic effect of Br840 million. Along with mastering new types of products, enterprises are tasked with developing new sales markets. Orsha Meat Canning Plant intends to start supplying canned meat to Azerbaijan. Participation in international fairs and visits by foreign entrepreneurs to familiarize themselves with the potential of Vitebsk producers will also contribute to the development of foreign economic activity. An investment forum is planned to be held in the region in July.