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Belarus' external state debt 1.4% down to $18.3bn in February

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MINSK, 31 March (BelTA) – As of 1 March 2021 Belarus' external state debt totaled $18.3 billion, $0.3 billion or 1.4% down since the beginning of the year (taking into account differences in currency exchange rates), BelTA learned from the Belarusian Finance Ministry.

In January-February 2021 the Belarusian government borrowed an equivalent of $129.2 million, including $114 million from the Russian government and $15.2 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

In January-February 2021 Belarus spent $386.4 million to repay the external state debt, including $188.4 million to the Russian government, $186.2 million to Chinese banks and $11.8 million to the IBRD.

As of 1 March 2021 Belarus' state debt totaled Br59.5 billion, up Br1.7 billion or 2.9% since the beginning of the year.

The internal state debt amounted to Br11.7 billion as of 1 March. Taking into account differences in currency exchange rates, the internal state debt went up by Br1.9 billion or 18.9% since the beginning of the year.

In January-February 2021 individuals and corporations bought $695 million worth of domestic government bonds nominated in foreign and national currencies.

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