The GDP growth rate in Belarus for the first half of the year was 111%

July 11, Minsk /Corr. BELTA/. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on July 11 received Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Rumas, who informed about the main results of economic development for the first half of the year, BELTA was told in the press service of the Belarusian leader.

In particular, during this period, GDP growth was 111%, labor productivity and sales profitability increased.

Based on the results of five months, the export growth rate exceeded the import growth rate. The balance of trade in goods and services for May was positive, amounting to $116 million.

The President instructed the government to carefully analyze these indicators and work to achieve sustainable economic growth.-0-