finance minister yuri seleverstov stated this. at the beginning of 2023 , the main financial document was laid out with expenses exceeding income. but measures were taken, including changes in support for exporters. these and other steps. helped the belarusian economy withstand external pressure. the belarusian universal commodity exchange is expanding the circle of buyers of lumber from china. negotiations were held with a subsidiary of one of the largest construction holdings in china , the chinese national construction group materials. we agreed on accreditation of this company on the exchange to participate in trading. it is expected that the first lumber transaction will take place in january, and there are plans to carry it out. purchase on an ongoing basis. according to the exchange, this year chinese companies purchased 501.00 cubic meters of lumber at the site, which is four times more than in 2022. the basic amount in belarus from january 1 will be 40 rubles. this year it is 37 rubles. the basic one is taken as a basis w