In addition to the aforementioned figure, which brings the country closer to enjoying full employment and constitutes a key indicator of the nation’s economic health, the official pointed out other positive trends. For example, inflation is expected to drop 6.1% in 2022 to 3.7% in 2023, according to the PM.

“A primary fiscal surplus of 1.2% is expected for 2023, while public debt is predicted to be below 60% of the Gross Domestic Product,” the PM added.

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