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G20 spent over $11 Trln to back economies during COVID-19 pandemic: Saudi Fin Min

G20 spent over $11 Trln to back economies during COVID-19 pandemic: Saudi Fin Min

Doha, Oct 15 (UNI) The G20 countries have spent more than $11 trillion on measures to support national and global economies during the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said at a press conference following a virtual meeting of G20 finance ministers.
"The expenditures of countries to support national economies and take measures during the pandemic, support citizens and the world economy exceeded $11 trillion," the minister said.
On Wednesday, G20 finance ministers and central bankers discussed the global economic situation amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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