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MINSK, 12 August (BelTA) – The National Bank will play a more active role in implementing the country’s economic policy under the instruction of the head of state, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Roman Golovchenko told journalists following his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko where he presented a report on the banking system’s performance, BelTA has learned.
According to Roman Golovchenko, during their meeting the president repeatedly emphasized the need for the National Bank’s proactive involvement in executing economic policy alongside the government, parliament, and other institutions.
“The president believes that the National Bank chairman should actively participate in the work of government structures, and will issue instructions to include the National Bank chairman and potentially other officials in the Presidium of the Council of Ministers. This will enable more comprehensive consideration of challenges facing Belarus’ economy,” stated Roman Golovchenko.
