The ABL board of Directors held an expanded meeting to keep up with the developments and to look into the functioning of the banking sector under the present circumstances. The following statement was issued:

1. The Association affirms that it will continue to exert all possible efforts to mitigate the impact of the crisis on citizens during the ongoing movements, the blockage of roads, and the poor mobility.

2. The Association reassures the citizens that the electronic banking services are working and the call centers are ready to answer the clients’ requests and meet their needs.

3. The Association reaffirms the commitment of the banks to cover the salaries of the public and private sectors and to provide the necessary liquidity for this purpose.

4. Banks remain closed on October 30, 2019 awaiting the restoration of the country’s stability.

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