Fitch confirmed the «B» rating for Belarus

The Fitch agency confirmed the long and short term sovereign credit rating for Belarus. It is the «B» level, forecast stable. The confirmation of the rating reflects the balance between the improvement of the macroeconomic situation on the one hand, and several potential risks on the other. The agency noted a stronger rehabilitation of the economic activity in Belarus, as compared to the expectations. This year, the GDP in Belarus will grow by 3.5%.