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    "content": "There were times when we had challenges, but where we are, we do not have a problem with debt sustainability. The numbers and figures are there. Even the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have the figures. We have been rated out there. The problem we have is of liquidity. Loans were taken at a particular point of time and most of them are maturing between now and 2032. That is why we have the pressure. After 2032, we go and look at our books, and they are public, and see. From 2034 to 2048, we do not have any loan to pay. There will be no external loan to pay around that time, whether bilateral, commercial or multilateral. But between now and 2032, we must work together. This House, the National Treasury and the Executive have a responsibility to work together to steady our economy. That is why some of us were taken to the Executive as experts to make sure that we steer the ship. So, let us not be discouraged. This process will continue. I am committed to it and there is no time we will default in our loan repayment. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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