US$ 3,113 million forex during the first eight months [January 23 2012]

The total foreign financial in flows to the government amounted to US$ 3,113 million during the first eight months of 2011. Higher foreign loan in flows during the period reflect the faster disbursement of foreign loans to finance major infrastructure development projects.

Total foreign in flows included long term loans, proceeds of sale of treasury bills and treasury bonds to non-residents and receipts of grants.