The banking sector has covered USD 35 bn in imports since the EGP was floated back in November until May 2017, said CBE Sub-Governor Tarek Fayed in a emailed statement. Banks covered USD 25 bn in letters of credit to importers and have issued USD 10 bn in new LCs during the period, he added.
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