Economy
Belarus says signs import substitution agreement with Russia worth $1.74 billion
(Reuters) — Belarus said on Wednesday that it had signed a credit agreement worth 105 billion roubles ($1.74 billion) with Russia to finance import substitution projects.
Belarusian companies will produce a wide range of goods for Russia, from basic components to large ready-made equipment, a Belarusian government official was quoted by state media as saying earlier this month.
($1 = 60.3500 roubles)
