PARIS- Jordan's state grains buyer has issued a new international tender to purchase 1200,000 tonnes of wheat, European traders said on Thursday.

The deadline for bids is on Oct. 20 and the tender is seeking optional-origin wheat for shipment in several periods between mid-January and mid-March, they said.

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