Government Allocates Five Hundred Million Dollars to Establish 'Anti Weaponization Fund' Amid Global Tensions
The Ministry of Finance officially announced the creation of a new financial mechanism designated as the 'anti weaponization fund,' allocating an initial five hundred million dollars to prevent the malicious use of economic tools and technological assets for strategic coercion. According to a press briefing held at 10:00 AM local time on March 21, 2025, at the National Policy Center, Deputy Finance Minister Eleanor Cross stated the fund aims to safeguard national sovereignty and market stability by countering hostile state and non-state actors who weaponize trade dependencies, digital currencies, and critical infrastructure. The announcement follows a series of international incidents where blockades and cyberattacks disrupted supply chains and financial systems. The fund will provide grants and loans for research into resilient energy grids, secure communication networks, and alternative trade routes. Experts predict the move could reshape global economic alliances, with the fund set to start disbursements by the third quarter of this year.