AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoBelarus Industry Watch: Belstat reports industrial output fell 0.7% in Jan–Jun 2026, with manufacturing down 2.1% while electricity/gas supply rose 7.9%—and the biggest regional drops hit Mahiliou (-4.5%), Hrodna (-4.0%) and Minsk (-3.9%). Wages & labor market: Belarus’ median gross wage reached 2,314.9 roubles in May 2026, up year-on-year, with construction and mining leading sector pay. Prosecutor crackdown on water impacts: Belarus’ Prosecutor General’s Office says local authorities repeatedly failed to prevent mass fish deaths, citing 86 incidents over three years and gaps in rules and oversight. Cross-border industry ties: Belarus and Uzbekistan are expanding cooperation after Minsk talks—310 joint projects worth $2bn, including mechanical engineering, agriculture, pharma and textiles, plus new livestock complex initiatives. Workforce pipeline: Belarus plans to recruit 5,000 more workers from Uzbekistan from Sept 2026 in groups of 500, with promises of equal treatment for families. Agribusiness & trade: A Belarus dairy export scheme saw 15 people convicted in a $100m case, underscoring pressure on food-industry compliance.
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