Egypt, IMF
President Sisi warns regional troubles may force Egypt to re-evaluate IMF accord
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Sunday Egypt may be forced to re-evaluate its $8 billion programme with the IMF if international institutions do not take into account the extraordinary regional challenges the country is facing.
President El-Sisi says Egypt to review situation with IMF if escalating burdens persist on people
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi highlighted on Sunday 20/10/2024 Egypt’s program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), noting that the country may “review the situation” with global lender if the ongoing challenges pose unbearable burden on the public.
Al-Sisi Orders Review Of Egypt's IMF Programme
Abdel Ghaffar noted that 14 health initiatives have benefited 94 million citizens. For the first time, Egypt's birth rate has dropped to 2.5 children per woman, with expectations to reach 2.1 by 2030. He reported a decline of 149,000 births in 2023 compared to 2022.
Sisi says regional 'pressure' on Egyptians could call for IMF deal review
The International Monetary Fund this year approved a $5 billion top-up to an agreed $3 billion loan for Egypt alongside demands for wide-ranging reforms.
Egypt’s IMF Deal May be Reviewed Due to Economic Pressure, Sisi Says
Egypt’s president suggested its International Monetary Fund program might need to be reviewed if economic pressures place an intolerable burden on the country’s more than 106 million people.
Sisi Says 'Pressure' On Egyptians Could Call For IMF Deal Review
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Sunday that regional challenges could lead to "unbearable" economic pressure on the population and a review of internationally-demanded economic reforms.
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IMF cuts penalty surcharges for world’s most indebted nations like Argentina, Egypt, Ukraine, Ecuador
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IMF to Lower Member Borrowing Costs by $1.2 Billion Annually
Egypt, Argentina, Ecuador and Pakistan according to research from Boston University's Global Development Policy Center. Argentina, currently the IMF's largest debtor, will save over $3 billion ...