London — Extending a scheme by major economies to halt billions of dollars in debt service from poor nations during the coronavirus crisis would be very helpful, Angola’s finance minister said on Tuesday, promising a lean approach from her country.

The G20’s debt service suspension initiative (DSSI) has helped more than 40 developing world nations defer at least $5bn in official debt payments since April...

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