26 Apr 2011 09:29

Russia's budget deficit could be 1.3% of GDP in 2011 - Finance Ministry

MOSCOW. April 26 (Interfax) - The federal budget deficit may stand at 1.3% of GDP in 2011, the Finance Ministry's adjustments taken into account, Deputy Finance Minister Tatyana Nesterenko told journalists.

"The figure laid down in the adjusted forecast is 1.3% of GDP," she said.