The Guarantor shall exempt from taxes (including, without limitation, VAT) and duties (including, without limitation, any customs duties) all goods, works and services (including consultancy services), procured by the Borrower for the Project and financed from the proceeds of the Loan or any technical cooperation funds made available by the Bank, or provide for their reimbursement.

The Guarantor shall ensure that appropriate state budget allocations are made and maintained in sufficient amounts to cover the payment obligations arising under the Loan Agreement and this Agreement in a timely manner, so as to ensure the punctual performance of the obligations under the Loan Agreement and this Agreement.

The Guarantor shall procure that the Borrower timely performs all of its obligations under the Loan Agreement.