President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko spoke about the work of weather forecasters at a meeting with the Minister of Natural Resources, BelTA informs.
He noted that he had previously criticized the hydrometeorological service for the lack of reliability of forecasts and gave instructions to correct the situation.
“I see that there is progress. I follow this very closely. For three days – an absolutely accurate forecast, and even for a week they are almost never mistaken. Well, half a degree is a degree. A dramatic change,” Lukashenko said. / p>
He also said that nature is “an absolute priority” for him. “This is a priority of priorities. There is nature – there is life. No nature – no life. The more rude and boorish we treat nature, the worse we live. Therefore, I have paid and will continue to pay serious attention to environmental protection,” Lukashenko added.
Earlier, the head of the republic called Belarus an island of security in Europe.