Lawmakers said they will try to solve the budget deficit problem before approving the draft budget for the next fiscal year.
MPs have said however there are still problems with the draft budget and that these need to be resolved.
The Ministry of Finance says government continues its efforts to reduce its dependence on covering the national budget with foreign aid.
Ministry of Finance says it has set aside AFs 124 billion for the development budget for the next financial year.
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