Siluanov: Moody’s recognized the actual macroeconomic policy of the Russian Federation – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, December 4 – RIA Novosti. Improving outlook Moody’s said on the recognition of foreign agencies carried out by Russian macroeconomic policy, but to return the rating to investment level of Russian is necessary to reduce the budget deficit and move towards sustainable economic growth, told reporters, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

The international agency Moody’s on Friday night changed the outlook on government bonds of the Russian Federation from “negative” to “stable”, their rating remained at a speculative level of “Ba1″.

“Improving the forecasts made for the first time for quite a long time, indicates the recognition of the effectiveness of the Russian macroeconomic policies (both monetary and fiscal),” – the minister said.

The Russian economy, he said largely adapted to new environmental conditions.

“But this adaptation did not occur until the full. The next step should be to reduce unsustainable in the long-term budget deficit and the transition to stable economic growth. These are necessary conditions for the return of Russia to the group of countries with an investment rating, “- said Siluanov.