(1) Whether, given the growing concern about the Republic’s fiscal sustainability and the increasing burden of national debt on the economy, he will provide a detailed account of the current total national debt of the Republic; if not, why not; if so, what is the (a) total amount of debt currently owed by the Republic, expressed in both (i) nominal terms and as a (ii) percentage of the Gross Domestic Product and the (b) breakdown of the debt according to each creditor, specifying the amounts owed to domestic and foreign lenders, including multilateral institutions, foreign governments, international financial institutions, and private sector lenders;
(2) whether he will provide details about the terms and conditions of the current national debt; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details, including interest rates, maturity periods, and any significant covenants or conditions attached to the loans;
(3) what (a) measures has the Government taken to manage and/or reduce the national debt, including any plans for restructuring, refinancing, or repayment schedules that might impact the economy and public finances and (b) is the projected impact of the current debt levels on the Republic’s long term financial planning government, spending, taxation, and the overall economic growth of the country, particularly in light of global economic uncertainties and potential interest rate fluctuations? NW503E