Indeed, the growth has continued up, and has done so at an even faster pace than expected. Export growth, measured in euro terms, was exceptionally strong – it came at 13.4% yеаr-on-year in the first quarter, and is without any doubt attributable to both high growth and favourable structure of foreign direct investment. Consumption is recovering faster than anticipated.
Owing to the favourable results achieved in the first quarter, we have revised our growth projection for this year from 1.8% to 2.3–2.5%. Let me say it again, considering the current movements, GDP growth in 2016 will most likely be at the upper bound of the projection range.