Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich has introduced new Information Minister Dmitry Zhuk to the ministry staff on 10 April.
Viktor Karankevich noted that Dmitry Zhuk’s extensive experience in leadership positions at major media outlets will help him effectively lead the ministry. “The Head of state has clearly outlined the priority tasks ahead. I wish you strength and energy to tackle them worthily together with the staff, as well as to keep citizens informed about the country’s social and economic development, the achievements of various economic sectors, the work being done to improve people’s quality of life, and, of course, to respond swiftly to destructive information,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
Viktor Karankevich also thanked Marat Markov for his work as Information Minister.
“I fully understand the functions and tasks of the Ministry,” said Information Minister Dmitry Zhuk. “The President set ambitious goals yesterday, and at the end he told us all: ‘There are no other options’. So we will carry out the instructions. I am confident that we will succeed; the team here is highly qualified and capable. We will get to work.”
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko appointed Dmitry Zhuk as Information Minister on 9 April. Prior to this, Dmitry Zhuk served as Director and Editor-in-Chief of the Belarus Segodnya publishing house.
