Iran is ready to supply wheat to Lebanon, says FM  – Middle East Monitor

Iranian International Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated his nation is able to provide Lebanon with wheat, amid heightened issues of a regional meals disaster following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Based on a tweet by Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun on Friday, Iran’s prime diplomat assured him of Tehran’s dedication throughout a gathering in Beirut that Iran was able to assist Lebanon in all fields, “most notably within the provision of wheat.”

Lebanon which is already grappling with an unprecedented financial disaster imports the majority of its wheat from Ukraine, has been warned by the World Financial institution that it dangers dealing with a near-term provide scarcity.

Earlier this week, Lebanon’s Economic system Minister Amin Salam instructed Reuters that his nation is in search of to diversify its wheat provides by importing 50,000 tonnes from India. The US and Kazakhstan are different various suppliers which can be being thought-about.

Costs of imported crimson meat has additionally reportedly elevated fivefold, inflicting many Lebanese to change their consuming habits.

Tehran has beforehand assisted Lebanon all through its financial meltdown. In September, dozens of vehicles carrying Iranian diesel arrived within the nation as a part of a collection of shipments organized by the Hezbollah motion.

Nonetheless, sanctioned Iran can be dealing with its personal potential meals safety problem, experiencing water shortages and its worst drought in 50 years. As such, it must import round 8 million tonnes of wheat.

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