We must stay ahead of people's needs or respond quickly, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to review the socio-economic and socio-political development of Minsk, BelTA has learned.

The economy has overcome a recession and has moved onto a growth trajectory, BelTA learned from Belarusian First Deputy Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar.

Representatives of the Belarusian Justice Ministry and the Belarusian Notary Chamber will participate in the St Petersburg International Legal Forum which is due on 18-22 May, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Justice Ministry.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed the law “On the amendment of laws on ensuring national security in the Republic of Belarus”. Previously the document was passed by the House of Representatives, approved by the Council of the Republic, and registered in the National Register of Legal Acts which testifies to the fact that it had been signed by the head of state, BelTA informs.

Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich congratulated parents of many children who work at the Belarusian Energy Ministry on the International Day of Families that is marked on 15 May, BelTA learned from the press service of the ministry.

As of 1 May 2021 the broad money supply in Belarus amounted to Br49.939 billion, 1.9% down from 1 April, BelTA learned from the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB). Broad money supply includes cash in circulation and bank accounts of individuals and corporations.