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Accounting Profession Crucial to Strengthening Public Financial Governance: Finance

Speaking as chief guest at the opening of the Maldives Accountants Forum 2026, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer said the accounting profession is vital to managing public funds responsibly, ensuring transparency and tracking state investments. He highlighted the administration's Home-Grown Fiscal Reform Agenda, noting over USD 1.4 billion of debt settled in 18 months and resulting sovereign credit rating upgrades by Moody's and Fitch Ratings.

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  • over USD 1.4 billion debt settled by the government Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises the government has settled over USD 1.4 billion in debt over the past 18 months, a historic achievement in the country's history.

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    Earlier reports gave nearly USD 974 million 14 May, 23:11 The Standard

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