S&P raises Belarus' long-term credit ratings to B

The long-term credit rating of Belarus on foreign and local currency obligations has been raised to «B» with a stable outlook. Also, experts of the international rating agency predict that the growth of the Belarusian gross domestic product over 2017 - 2020 will amount to an average of 2% annually. According to analysts, the issue of eurobonds and state loans will allow Belarus to meet financial needs for the next year.