Finance Minister calls for quick implementation of stimulus package initiatives

TDT | Manama

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa directed yesterday the quick implementation of the BD4.3billion economic stimulus package.

The Finance Minister said that this is a top priority to support citizens and the private sector amidst the challenges presented by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Meanwhile, Shaikh Salman and his GCC counterparts took part yesterday in a video conference to discuss unified efforts to tackle the impact of the coronavirus.

The GCC ministers discussed their countries’ precautionary measures to prevent a further outbreak of the virus as well as financial requirements to combat COVID-19 and mitigate its economic toll.

The minister highlighted economic and financial repercussions, stressing the continuous flow of trade exchanges between member countries through the border exits as well as means of stimulating economic activities, which were affected due to precautionary measures, and maintaining financial stability