OREANDA-NEWS. February 09, 2012. In 2011 the external state debt of Modlova increased by USD 26,3 mln., that is by 2,4%, to USD 1 bln. 142,47 mln. as of December, 31, 2011. The increase in the indebtedness is explained by that fact that receipts of external loans were higher than payments on the external state debt payments by USD 34,52 mln., the ministry of finance informs.

At the same time, decline in the exchange rate of USD against other currencies made up USD 8,22 mln. In particular, in 2011, Moldova received new loans at the amount of USD 96,82 mln., whereas it allotted USD 62,3 mln. to the service of the external state debt.

As of January, 1, 2011, the external state debt of Moldova made up USD 1 bln. 116,17 mln.