Belarus boosting transport budget

Belarus is boosting its transportation budget in a bid to develop its road and highway links. The country is increasing investment to US$1.06 billion during 2015, an increase of 40% from the budget for 2014. The budget will be spent on rebuilding existing highways as well as building new highway sections.
September 22, 2014 Read time: 1 min
Belarus is boosting its transportation budget in a bid to develop its road and highway links. The country is increasing investment to US$1.06 billion during 2015, an increase of 40% from the budget for 2014. The budget will be spent on rebuilding existing highways as well as building new highway sections.
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