WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a US$5.2bil stand-by arrangement for Egypt, boosting the most populous Arab country’s ability to tackle economic challenges posed by the coronavirus.
The approval on Friday by the IMF executive board will enable an immediate disbursement of about US$2bil, with the remaining funds phased over two reviews, the Washington-based lender said.
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