PodcastTurkey to send grains aid to countries in need, primarily Syria
Turkey will send some 110,000 tons of grains and flour to countries in need, primarily Syria, a presidential decree in the Official Gazette said on Oct. 21. While the grains will be handed out by Ankara's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and the Turkish Red Crescent, any wages related to the operation will be taken out of the Treasury's budget as well.
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Turkey will send some 110,000 tons of flour and beans to civilians of countries in need, primarily Syria, a presidential decree in the Official Gazette said on Oct. 21.
The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) will provide up to 100,000 tons of flour in exchange for wheat, and up to 10,000 tons of lentils and chickpeas, paid for out of the Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry's budget.
While the grains will be handed out by Ankara's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and the Turkish Red Crescent, any wages related to the operation will be taken out of the Treasury's budget as well.
The presidential decree was set to be implemented on Oct. 1.
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