# Sovereign Issuer

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9jQJqTpfsNpvV2UXQrh6k5

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Government Issuer

**Alternative Labels:**

- Country Issuer
- National Issuer

## Definition

A Sovereign Issuer refers to a national government or its agencies that issue debt securities to raise capital for public expenditures, such as infrastructure projects or budget deficits. These securities, often called government bonds, are backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing government.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDM4k8t0O3hy93vQwQzEcpg

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