Govt to introduce MVR 2.5 bln in financial packages

Minister of Finance, Ibrahim Ameer, on Thursday revealed that the government would introduce financial packages worth MVR 2.5 billion to combat the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Photograph taken at the press conference held on Thursday. PHOTO: AHMED AWSHAN ILYAS/ MIHAARU

Mariyam Malsa

2020-03-19 18:47:25

Minister of Finance, Ibrahim Ameer, on Thursday revealed that the government would introduce financial packages worth MVR 2.5 billion to combat the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking at a press conference held at Dharubaaruge convention centre, Minister Ameer stated that the measures were intended to prevent the closing down of local businesses and protect the loss of jobs.

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