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Gov’t Gives Extra Subsidized Currency for Medicine Import

Gov’t Gives Extra Subsidized Currency for Medicine Import
Gov’t Gives Extra Subsidized Currency for Medicine Import

The Central Bank of Iran said it has made available subsidized forex ($1=42,000 rials) for medicine import upon the orders from President Ebrahim Raisi.
“$2.5 billion has been allocated for importing medicine, raw material and medical equipment since the beginning of the current fiscal year in March 2021," a press release on the central bank website said.
"An additional $1.5 billion in subsidized currency was given for importing Covid vaccines and  medical equipment," the CBI said without providing details.  

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