State borrowing on concessional terms to be limited to development projects: El-Said

Updated 6/6/2023 8:15:00 AM
State borrowing on concessional terms to be limited to development projects: El-Said

Arab Finance: Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said announced that borrowing on concessional terms would only take place when necessary for long-term projects that could generate development receipts, according to a statement on June 5th.

She added that these projects will be only related to food security and energy.

The economic and social development plan for the new fiscal year’s (FY) 2023/2024 budget plan includes the investment targets, with a main focus on projects that are about 70% complete, the minister noted.

El-Said added that the government has set a plan to boost the participation of the private sector, referring to the country’s exit from some sectors.

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