Russia obtains right to supply wheat to Saudi: report

15/08/2019 Argaam

 

Russian producers received the right to supply wheat to Saudi Arabia, TASS reported, citing Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor spokesman.

 

"Rosselkhoznadzor received a formal confirmation from the competent authority of Saudi Arabia on softening of requirements to imported wheat. This is a good piece of news for our agricultural producers," the spokesman said.

 

According to regulator’s data (2017-2018 agricultural year), Saudi Arabia is the main importer of Russian barley with exports to the Kingdom exceeding 2.7 million tons.

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