Iraq to transport 220,000 tons of wheat to Syria as ‘a gift,’ Syrian state media says
Iraq will send 220,000 tons of wheat to Syria as a “gift,” highlighting strong ties between the two nations. Sanctions do not cover wheat imports, but financing hurdles have limited Syria’s access to global suppliers, Syrian officials say.
Iraq will transport 220,000 tons of wheat to the Syrian people as “a gift,” reflecting the depth of relations between the two countries, Syrian media said on Friday, citing the director of the general organization for grains.
Syrian officials of the new Islamist-led government say that while imports of wheat and other basics are not subject to US and UN sanctions, challenges in securing financing for trade deals have deterred global suppliers from selling to Syria.
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