WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it reached a staff-level agreement with Belarus, bringing it a step closer to the release of about $700 million in aid.
IMF said its executive board would consider the review in late December. (For more, see [ID:nLJ169754]) (Reporting by Emily Kaiser; Editing by Theodore d'Afflisio)
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