Yameen: I’d take USD 9bn with country as collateral

6 days ago

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has said he would be “happy” to obtain USD 9 billion even if it meant keeping the entire country as collateral. Speaking at a PNF meeting held on Sunday evening, Yameen criticised the current state of the Maldivian economy, saying government debt is now set to exceed MVR 160 billion. He noted that annual interest payments