Egypt to offer $1 billion treasury bills at auctionJanuary 17, 2012 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt's central bank said on Tuesday, Jan 17, it would offer $1 billion in dollar-denominated 1-year treasury bills at an auction on Wednesday, its third dollar offering since November 29, as the government struggles to finance its budget deficit, according to Reuters. The deficit burgeoned after last year's popular uprising and the finance minister said in October liquidity at domestic banks had almost been exhausted. The new dollar T-bills will be issued on Wednesday and will mature on January 15, 2013, the bank said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |