Customs is primarily a budget. I am informed that over the course of this year, despite certain difficulties, you have even increased the level compared to last year by nearly 3.5 percent. This is good growth, noted the head of state. - Nevertheless, he would like to hear what problems exist in this regard.

The remote registration service for crossing borders queues is in high demand — GTC

"Economic setbacks from European Union states, generally the West, have not occurred at all. There is a reorientation of goods flows to the east. Some things go, some don't — what are the problems in this regard?" clarified the Belarusian leader.

As for how the President informs the prime minister and government, Belarus as a whole has managed to reorient trade flows to the east. The head of state drew attention to the fact that one of the evidence of this is negotiations with Americans, which Belarus is conducting. Previously Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarus would supply American countries with potassium fertilizers. At the same time, the Belarusian side cannot supply large volumes to Americans because the produced products are already contracted for this year.

"We even if we wanted to supply (potassium.) anywhere else, western markets, simply these volumes are not available — everything is contracted," reminded the Belarusian leader.

He also clarified the situation regarding supplies of goods from unfriendly countries that imposed sanctions against Belarus.

The head of state raised another issue related to the reorientation of trade flows. This concerns Russia's introduction of the System for Confirmation of Goods Expectation (SPOT). "How measures taken by the Russian Federation to protect its market affect us — so-called SPOT? In general terms, of course, I am monitoring the situation and informed that you were able to establish good, positive relations with Russia in the matter of introducing these measures and our carriers are not experiencing any serious problems. That is good," emphasized Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarus and Russia are developing joint documents to simplify the SPOT procedure — GTC

"What is the customs infrastructure like on eastern and western directions? What might need to be done to make the process more effective?" asked Vladimir Orlovsky, the Belarusian leader.

The head of the State Customs Committee reported to the President on how cargo flows are being formed at the border under the current circumstances. "Currently, 85% of Belarusian exports and imports for Belarusian enterprises are directed eastward. Primarily to China and other Asian countries. Of course, also the Russian Federation," he noted.

Speaking about revenue inflows to the state budget, Vladimir Orlovsky noted that growth of almost 3.5% has been recorded over eight months. This month, the growth indicator stands at 5.2%.