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偿债:喀麦隆优先考虑外部债权人,以便在国际上“取信于人”
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-05-30 16:16

Core Insights - Cameroon prioritizes external debt repayment to enhance its credibility in the international arena [1][2] - The country has seen a significant increase in external debt repayment, with 94.3% of total debt repayments allocated to external creditors in Q1 2025 [1][3] - The total outstanding debt has risen by 37.4% year-on-year, indicating potential future repayment challenges [3] Group 1 - As of Q1 2025, Cameroon repaid a total of 321.9 billion CFA francs (approximately $5.56 billion), with 303.7 billion CFA francs ($5.25 billion) allocated to external debt [1][3] - The proportion of domestic debt repayment has fallen below 10% for the first time in four years, highlighting a shift in repayment strategy [1][3] - The Minister of Finance emphasized the importance of maintaining a good sovereign rating to ensure continued access to international borrowing [2] Group 2 - The total outstanding debt as of March 31, 2025, reached 853.7 billion CFA francs ($14.7 billion), reflecting a significant increase from the previous year [3] - The Minister noted the moral obligation to repay domestic debts, as it positively impacts the local economy and maintains trust in the government's commitments [3] - The government began repaying approximately 225 billion CFA francs ($3.89 million) of external debt in January 2025, indicating a proactive approach to managing external obligations [2]