Vladimir Pertsov recalled that the head of state had directed BISR to concentrate specifically on strategic research. «We need serious analytical documents that will contain a strategic component,» he said.

According to Vladimir Pertsov, BISR has done a colossal amount of work, including on carrying out a sociological survey whose results made it possible to measure people’s moods across various areas.

The first deputy head of the Belarus President Administration drew attention to the importance of international activity — expert diplomacy.

Attention was also drawn to the domestic agenda.