Saudi PIF signs $3bln agreement with Italian export credit agency, Al Ekhbariya TV
The agreement provides the necessary financial support to enhance the collaboration of Italian private sector companies with PIF and its portfolio companies, Al Ekhbariya said.
(Reporting by Jana Choukeir. Editing by Jane Merriman)
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