Talk of 30% budgets reduction related to precautionary measures, does not include salaries or capital projects: MoFA Spokesperson
<p>Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari on Tuesday said that talks of reducing budgets by up to 30 percent was related to the precautionary measures, does not include salaries or capital projects.</p> <p>During the weekly media briefing, in response to a question about the Financial Times report…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, clarified on Tuesday that budget reductions of up to 30 percent are not related to salaries or capital projects. During the weekly media briefing, he responded to the Financial Times report that claimed government agencies' budgets and Qatari foreign aid funding were being reduced.
Al Ansari stated that the figures in the report were inaccurate and out of context. He emphasized that media outlets should reference official sources for verified information. Al Ansari explained that the 30 percent reduction is due to precautionary measures taken by the state at the start of the regional crisis, a standard response for any country facing exceptional circumstances or regional escalation.
This percentage pertains solely to operational expenses, excluding salaries and capital projects. He further highlighted the Qatari government's priority to maintain normalcy in citizens' and residents' lives, such as product availability, supply chains, and salaries. Despite regional challenges, the State of Qatar continues to experience a stable economic environment.
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