Iranian ministers held a meeting with lawmakers yesterday to review the economy and discuss ways to minimize the impact of sanctions,Sharghreported.
Parliament SpeakerAli Larijanisaid the three branches of the government will form a committee to address economic issues, the Tehran-based newspaper said. He also asked the government ofMahmoud Ahmadinejadto halt new construction projects and direct funds toward supporting domestic production.
Irans economy, oil and agriculture ministers and the central bank governor were among those attending the meeting, Shargh said. Lawmakers are scheduled to meet with Ahmadinejad on July 29 to discuss efforts to combat sanctions and inflation, it said.
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