Report: Iraq is in a good position to pay off its external debt
A report of the Australian Economic Investor Daily newspaper, which specializes in investment, confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq is in a good economic position that enables it to meet its external debt.
The report, which was translated / information / in an interview with the economic analyst Mark Baker, the director of investment and emerging market debt at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Group, in response to a question about the bonds issued by the Iraqi government, stated that “ Iraq is a net external creditor and this means that its external assets are greater than its external debts which It means the country is in a good position to stick to its debts. ”
“Each country is subject to a unique set of macroeconomic engines. There are no emerging markets or similar borders. In the case of Iraq , regional political geography and internal politics are key factors. But at the same time, it is consideredIraq is a net external creditor, which means that its external assets are greater than its external liabilities. This means that the nation is well placed to service its debt obligations.
He pointed out that “border markets tend to assume more credit risk than the prevailing emerging markets. However, it does not necessarily follow that volatility is higher, especially for local currency bonds. Border bonds in local currency are less accessible and require very careful analysis and oversight, which some international investors may be unwilling or unable to implement. As a result, most of these markets suffer from a significant lack of ownership and are therefore less sensitive to global risk factors affecting the more common emerging markets. Ended / 25 z