Prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh stated the cost estimate for the coronavirus has not been concluded. The state proceeds to distribute aid by supporting companies so that they do not close their doors.
He ensured that the growth rate has regressed to reach 4.3% and estimates indicate that the fall will be more significant because the partners of Tunisia are also undergoing a regression.
In an interview with Attassia TV and Mosaïque FM, he pointed out that the majority of sectors have encountered a sharp fall which is around 50%. This will have a cost particularly in terms of tax revenue.
In the same context, the PM stated that he has put an end to external debt. The decision is made as the external debt rose to 60% after it was at 30% in 2013.Fakhfakh insisted that Tunisia has become in debt.
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