Parliament holds general debate on economic situation

SANAA, Oct.2 (YPA) – The Yemeni Parliament on Tuesday held a general debate on the economic situation and the reasons for the high prices of oil derivatives and commodities and the low exchange rate of riyal against foreign currencies.

The parliament members stressed the importance of implementing the parliament’s recommendations to the government in this aspect.

They underlined the need to hold joint meetings between the parliament’s presidency and the Supreme Political Council and the National Salvation Government to discuss the current economic and fiscal situation and find the necessary solutions.

The members pointed to the suffering of citizens due to the present crisis resulting from the repercussions of the Saudi-led coalition war.

They called on the regulatory authorities to assume their legal responsibility towards the price violations in accordance with the laws in force.

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