The International Islamic Trade Financing Corporation (ITFC) has signed with State Trading Organization (STO) to extend a credit facility worth MVR2.6 billion (USD175 million).<\/p>\n
The agreement was signed at the sidelines of the ongoing annual meeting of Islamic Development Bank (ISDB), held at Egypt.<\/p>\n
Mr. Hussain Amru, the Chief Executive Officer of STO signed on the agreement on behalf of the state-owned enterprise while Mr. Hani Halim, the Chief Executive of ITFC signed on behalf of the creditor.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the signing ceremony was graced by the Minister of Finance Mr. Ibrahim Ameer as well.<\/p>\n
The credit facility extended by ITFC, has been provided to STO once every year while the facility has continued to expand in each following year.<\/p>\n
According to STO, the credit facility will be used to purchase general food items including staple foods, fuel and medical equipment and accessories.<\/p>\n
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