Egypt Fears Food Security Impact After Russia's Grain...
International News
July 27, 2023
Egypt faces a challenge in its food security after Russia's withdrawal from the UN-backed Black Sea grain deal, prompting calls for Russia's return to the agreement. The country, heavily dependent on wheat as a strategic commodity, has raised its silo capacity from 1.25 million tons to 3.5 million tons in 2022. Despite recent global grain market developments, the Minister of Supply assures the public that there is no need for panic.