Belarus’ external public debt decreased by 2.1%
As of December 1st, 2021, the external public debt of our country stood at $18.2bn, having decreased from the beginning of the year by $0.4bn (taking into account exchange rate differences), or by 2.1 percent – as reported by the Finance Ministry
In January-November 2021, external government loans were attracted worth $1,164.9m in equivalent while the repayment of the external public debt amounted to $1,515.6m.
As of December 1st, 2021, domestic public debt totalled Br11.9bn, having increased from the beginning of the year by Br2bn (taking into account exchange rate differences), or by 20 percent.
In January-November 2021, placement of domestic foreign currency and local currency government bonds for legal entities and individuals amounted to $1,237.7m and Br191m. Redemption of foreign currency and local currency government bonds for legal entities and individuals amounted to $333.1m and Br145m.
