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Lukashenko demands cut in external debt receivables, return of foreign revenue

MINSK, 9 September (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko ordered to reduce external debt receivables and ensure the return of foreign exchange earnings to the country as he spoke at a meeting with the management of Belarus’ National Bank and heads of commercial banks on 9 September, BelTA has learned.

“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.

According to the president, in H1 2025 overdue external debt receivables grew by one-third to reach $500 million, which is unacceptable. “Or do you think you can obscure this topic by talking about the growth of forex reserves? Let me remind you that the return of export earnings is monitored by the Prosecutor General. And the State Control Committee is also involved in the process. I expect principled assessments from them,” the head of state said. 

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