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Qasim Vows to Seek $600M in Grants to Repay $1B Govt Debt, Offers No Details
Jumhooree Party presidential candidate Qasim Ibrahim said during a presidential debate on Friday night that he would secure US$600 million in grants toward a US$1 billion government debt repayment due by 2026, while offering no details on how. He also pledged not to impose new taxes, to harmonise existing taxes and import duties, and to act against corruption, with analysts questioning the feasibility of the promises.
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Fri 1 SepQasim Ibrahim was pressed by the moderator about his plans to tackle government debt during a presidential debateFriday nightonly Maldives RepublicWhen pressed by the moderator during Friday night’s presidential debate about his plans to tackle the debt incurred by past administrations, Qasim asserted his commitment to expanding the national economy, reducing state expenditure, and eliminating wasteful spending.
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Of the $1 billion debt, $600 million will be secured through grants. I have already confirmed that,
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US$600 milliongrants sought to repay government debtMaldives RepublicJumhooree Party (JP) presidential candidate Qasim Ibrahim has made a bold promise to secure US$600 million in grants or free aid to address a US$1 billion government debt repayment due by 2026.
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US$1 billiongovernment debt repaymentMaldives RepublicJumhooree Party (JP) presidential candidate Qasim Ibrahim has made a bold promise to secure US$600 million in grants or free aid to address a US$1 billion government debt repayment due by 2026.
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