FILE EGYPT RUSSIA FRANCE AGRICULTURE WHEAT

Egyptian woman harvesting wheat

epa02277830 (FILE) A file photo dated 02 May 2008 shows an Egyptian woman harvesting wheat near the town of Tanta in Egypt's fertile Nile delta region. Russia, one of the biggest wheat suppliers, decided to ban the export of wheat due to severe drought and wildfires. In a related development, the Egyptian General Authority for Supply Commodities, announced on 08 August 2010 that it had bought 240 thousand tons of French wheat to be shipped for the period 01 to 15 September 2010. Egypt's Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Ali Meselhi stated that Egypt has multiple sources to import wheat and it does not rely on one country and the rise in wheat prices in world markets will not affect the provision of subsidized bread to the Egyptian population. EPA/KHALED EL-FIQI < 뉴스의 새 시대, 연합뉴스 Live >< 모바일 애플리케이션 >< 포토 매거진 >< 저작권자(c)연합뉴스. 무단전재-재배포금지. >