Coronavirus: IMF cancels £400m of debt repayments to help poor countries

Debt payments for the world’s most impoverished countries totalling £400 million have been cancelled to allow them to focus on dealing with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: IMF cancels £400m of debt repayments to help poor countries
IMF Executive Director Kristalina Georgieva

Debt payments for the world’s most impoverished countries totalling £400 million have been cancelled to allow them to focus on dealing with coronavirus.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the cancellation of six months of payments for 25 countries including Afghanistan, Madagascar and Rwanda.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited