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The low forex reserves, currently at a nine-year low, raise the risk of default on foreign debt repayment
Central bank attributes decrease to external debt repayments
Former financial czar says rulers throw themselves at lender's feet
Decrease came owing to external debt repayment
Two separate repayments of $600 million and $415 million have been made to two Dubai-based banks, say sources
Reserves up due to receipt of $1,500 million loan from ADB
Increase came after arrival of China bank’s loan proceeds
SDR allocation from IMF lifts reserves to historic highs
Central bank cites no reason for increase
Dip seen on back of external debt repayments, payments for Covid-19 vaccines