In Q1 Belarusian ruble strengthened by 0.2% as against USD

In Q1 2008 the official exchange rate pf the Belarusian ruble as against the USD strengthened by 0.2% or Br5, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Piotr Prokopovich reported to President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on March 31, BelTA was told in the presidential press service, According to Piotr Prokopovich, the national currency will continue growing stronger following the effective economic performance of the country. In January-March 2008, export revenues of the companies increased 1.56 times over the same period last year. Gold and foreign currency reserves reached $5.5 billion as of the end of March.