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according to a government communiqué issued by the general secretariat of the presidency of the republic, which required ministries and public agencies of both an administrative and economic nature to take immediate measures to rationalize spending and limit unnecessary expenses and projects not related to core priorities.

The communiqué was based on the provisions of the basic financial law issued by legislative Decree No. 54 of 2006, specifying measures aimed at maintaining the stability of the general budget and enhancing the efficient use of resources, while directing the savings resulting from these rationalization measures toward development priorities and vital, essential services that affect citizens’ lives.

In terms of operating expenses, allocations for gasoline and diesel for government vehicles and machinery were reduced by 30 percent, with the exception of vehicles whose monthly allocations do not exceed 70 liters, as well as public transportation and emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire trucks.

The measures also included a halt to the purchase or replacement of administrative vehicles, a ban on the purchase of office furniture, and the reduction of travel, business trip, hospitality, and conference expenses to a minimum.

""The ministry said in a statement that the move is aimed at supporting the rule of law, protecting rights and addressing the effects of exceptional judicial measures.

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