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14:13
Politics
Ryzhenkov, Szijjarto to chair session of Belarusian-Hungarian intergovernmental commission in Minsk
There are plans to discuss a broad range of matters concerning bilateral cooperation, including manufacturing sector, agriculture, pharmaceutics, healthcare, civil engineering, transport, tourism, education, and science.
13:26
President
Lukashenko outlines priorities for Belarusian banks
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko convened a meeting with the management of Belarus' National Bank and the heads of commercial banks on 9 September to outline key areas and priorities for the country’s banking and financial system.
12:50
President
Lukashenko demands cut in external debt receivables, return of foreign revenue
“The volume of foreign economic payments for goods and services must be increased. The current mechanism does not fully address the tasks of promptly completing international settlements and returning foreign exchange earnings to the country,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
12:49
Partners
Venice Film Festival welcomes stronger presence of Chinese films
The Venice Film Festival
welcomes a stronger presence of Chinese cinema.
12:42
President
Lukashenko tells banks to assist enterprises with foreign trade operations
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “However odd it may sound but the government and the National Bank have been unable to come to terms on how government agencies and enterprises should interact when problem situations with international payments are encountered."
12:28
President
Lukashenko urges banks to focus on financial support for economy
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko urged to focus on providing
financial support for the economy as he spoke at a meeting with the
management of Belarus’ National Bank and heads of commercial banks on 9
September.
12:23
President
Lukashenko notes record levels of cryptocurrency transactions
“Today, cryptocurrency-based transactions are more active than ever, and
their role in facilitating payments is growing. In the seven months of
this year, the volume of external payments through cryptocurrency
exchanges amounted to $1.7 billion. According to expert estimates, it
may reach $3 billion by the end of the year,” the head of state said.
12:19
President
Lukashenko: Primary duty for banks is to serve the economy
The banking sector plays a decisive role in maintaining stability in the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with the top management of the National Bank and other banks on 9 September, BelTA has learned.
12:14
President
Lukashenko calls for setting up financial-industrial groups
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave instructions to explore the issue of developing financial-industrial groups as he spoke at a meeting with the management of Belarus’ National Bank and the heads of commercial banks on 9 September.
12:04
President
Lukashenko calls to intensify adoption of digital payment systems
At the meeting with the top management of the National Bank and other banks on 9 September, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko urged to intensify the adoption of digital payment systems.
11:58
President
Lukashenko highlights rapid de-dollarization of Belarus’ economy
“When people trust the state, they bring their money to the bank. It
should be noted that some good results have been achieved lately. Since
2021, time deposits in Belarusian rubles by legal entities and
individuals have almost tripled,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stated.
11:47
President
Lukashenko warns against hoarding of reserves
At the meeting with the top management of the National Bank and other banks on 9 September, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko warned against hoarding of reserves, BelTA has learned.
11:43
President
Lukashenko demands urgent reversal of rising inflation trend
As of now, the year-on-year growth rate of consumer prices compared to July 2024 has already reached 7.4%. In August, inflation decreased by 0.3% but still exceeds the annual target of no more than 5%.
11:30
President
Lukashenko points out banking sector shortcomings
In particular, Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned complaints from Belarusian
citizens about banks: instances where old dollar bills are refused, or
where insurance services are forced upon customers.
11:29
President
Lukashenko: Monetary and forex situation in Belarus is stable
The situation in the monetary sector and with foreign exchange in Belarus is not a cause for concern, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with the top management of the National Bank and other banks on 9 September, BelTA has learned.
