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Council of Ministers denies rumors circulating on some media outlets

21-02-2021 | 07:24

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Council of Ministers denies rumors circulating on some media outlets

PCM DG Press Office has issued the following statement:

In response to information being circulated in the media regarding the transfer and allocation of funds from the budget reserve to the budget of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers under the item delegations and conferences, it should be made clear that the item of delegations and conferences does not only include conferences, in the conventional sense.

This item encompasses various expenses of meetings held at the Grand Serail, including scientific, technical and ministerial meetings, which are held on a daily basis.

These expenses are disbursed in a transparent and open manner, and the transfer of the funds under this item has been made public pursuant to a decree published by the PCM’s Directorate General in the relevant official gazette.

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