AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBelarus Trade Watch: Belstat says Belarus’ merchandise trade deficit narrowed in Jan–Jun: exports rose 23.2% to $23.755bn, imports climbed 19.6% to $26.535bn, leaving a deficit of $2.78bn (down 4.5% y/y). Banking & Cash Risks: A counterfeit 5,000 Russian rouble note was found during a deposit attempt in Homiel; forensic experts say it was inkjet-printed, and a criminal case has been opened. Currency & Consumer Reality Checks: A Belarus fact-check pushed back on claims that Minsk is “exceptionally affordable” based only on price rankings, noting purchasing power matters more; another debunked a claim that Belarus university tuition hasn’t risen for years. Cross-border Crime: German police opened an attempted fraud case after suspects tried to exchange worthless “Belarusian rubles” for €500. Diplomacy: Belarus’ foreign ministry reported talks with Iran on expanding trade and investment ties, plus Peru credentials exchange to strengthen the legal framework for bilateral commerce.
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