AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister for Economic
Affairs and Minister of State for Public Sector Modernization
Nasser Al-Shraideh said that the government is committed to its tax policy, adding
that “we did not and will not raise fees and taxes,” Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
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In his first public statement since Thursday’s
Cabinet reshuffle, Shraideh said the government is working to achieve “more
justice” when it comes to the tax burden, by combating tax and customs evasion,
and collecting more amounts by reaching various segments of taxpayers.
He emphasized that the government will continue to
address budgetary issues, including the increasing public debt, pointing out
that the budget deficit can only be covered through internal or external
borrowing.
“I believe that the government’s performance is measured by
its ability to pay back debts, and we are able to pay, much like when repaying
the eurobond in June,” said Shraideh, reiterating that the government may
resort to borrowing, which is the case every time there is a budget deficit.
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