30 Aug 2011 15:20

Belarus to raise at least $5 bln in investment before year end - Lukashenko

MINSK. Aug 30 (Interfax) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced plans to raise at least $5 billion in foreign investment by the end of 2011.

"Aside from the export revenues, the country will additionally raise no less than $5 billion from strategic investors," Lukashenko said at a meeting on socio-economic issues on Tuesday.