18 May 2012
17/05/2012

ERBIL, May 17 (AKnews)- The Ministry of Trade has purchased 400,000 tons of wheat to provide for the food ration program for three months.

The wheat will be used for producing flour which will be distributed on the Iraqi citizens during June, July and August, Ministry's website reported.

Iraq is one of the top wheat importers in the world. The country spends a big portion of its budget on purchasing items like sugar, flour, oil, and rice which are included in the food ration program.

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