"Customs is first and foremost the budget. I am informed that this year, despite certain difficulties, you have even increased the level compared to last year — by almost 3.5%. That is good growth," the head of state noted. "Nevertheless, I would like to hear about the problems in this area."

The service of remote registration in the queue for border crossing is in high demand — State Customs Committee

"There have been no major setbacks in the economic sphere from the European Union or the West in general. A reorientation of trade flows to the east is underway. Is it succeeding, or not? What are the problems in this regard?" the Belarusian leader clarified.

As the Prime Minister and the government inform the President, Belarus has generally succeeded in reorienting its trade flows eastward. The head of state pointed out that one of the indications of this is the negotiations Belarus is conducting with the Americans. Earlier, Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarus would supply potassium fertilizers to the USA. At the same time, the Belarusian side cannot supply large volumes to the Americans because the produced product is already contracted for this year.

"Even if we wanted to supply it to other, Western markets, there simply aren't these volumes — everything is under contract," the Belarusian leader reminded.

He also clarified the situation with supplies from unfriendly countries that have imposed sanctions against Belarus.

The head of state outlined another issue related to the reorientation of trade flows. This concerns the introduction by Russia of a system for confirming the expected arrival of goods (SPOT). "How are we affected by the measures taken by the Russian Federation to protect its market, the so-called SPOT? I am generally following the situation and am informed that you have managed to establish good, excellent relations with Russia regarding the introduction of these measures, and our carriers are not experiencing any serious problems. That is good," Alexander Lukashenko emphasized.

Belarus and Russia are developing joint documents to simplify the SPOT procedure — State Customs Committee

"How is the customs infrastructure operating in the eastern and western directions? What perhaps needs to be done to make the work more efficient?" the Belarusian leader asked Vladimir Orlovsky.

The head of the State Customs Committee reported to the President on how trade flows are forming at the border under current conditions. "Currently, 85% of all Belarusian exports and imports for Belarusian enterprises is in the eastern direction. In per..."

In turn, China and other Asian countries. Of course, and the Russian Federation," he noted.

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

According to BELTA.