National Committee Warns Businesses Against Evasion of Regulations
The National Committee for Organizing and Financing Imports has issued a stern warning to certain businesses attempting to circumvent established regulations and directives. These actions, influenced by pressures from the Houthi militia, face close scrutiny from both national and international monitoring bodies. The committee emphasized that it will implement strict legal and administrative penalties against such illegal practices.
Recent Meeting Highlights
This warning came during the committee’s thirteenth meeting held today in the temporary capital of Aden. The meeting, chaired by Ahmed Ghaleb, the Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen and head of the committee, included members from various governmental and private sectors.
Review of Import Financing Requests
During the meeting, the committee reviewed the progress of its operations and the work of its technical and executive committees. They assessed the status of import financing requests submitted by banks and money exchange companies for various goods and services. The committee expressed appreciation for the executive team’s prompt and professional handling of these requests.
Compliance and Implementation
The committee also evaluated the execution of assignments given to representatives from different sectors. They stressed the importance of serious engagement and strict adherence to the committee’s operational mechanisms and directives. This approach aims to achieve the committee’s objectives and serve the public interest.
Reports from Executive Team
The meeting included reports from the executive team, the Customs Authority, and the Chamber of Commerce regarding operations at land and sea customs points. The committee discussed several issues highlighted in these reports. Some matters were referred to the advisory team for further consideration, while the committee addressed others to facilitate procedures and expedite the handling of requests.
Call for Strict Compliance
The committee reiterated its demand for all entities to strictly implement the established mechanisms and communicated directives. This compliance is essential to achieve the committee’s goals and maintain cooperation with regional and international partners in facilitating financial transfers and ensuring smooth supply chains between Yemen and the global market.
Support for Financial Institutions
Finally, the committee renewed its call for various government agencies to ease the processes for financial, commercial, and service institutions. This support aims to help businesses align their operations and re-establish their presence in the market.
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