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Positive trend in the current account Slovakia Balance of Payments Components (US$ million) Exports of cars and durable consumer goods are increasing, therefore... ...the current account deficit is expected to improve to 4.1% in 2007. + In 2006, EU countries represented 85,1% of total exports and 68,0% of total imports of goods + Financing needs more than covered by FDI (in 2006) and in 2007 FDI inflow expected to exceed CA deficit 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 H 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007* I Current account deficit FDI Positive dynamic of the Current Account Deficit as % of GDP 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 -2.6 ייוד -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -8.6 -8.3 -4.1 H -10 * Forecasts: Ministry of Finance Source: Ministry of Finance, NBS, European Commission 8

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