Iraqi Government discusses food security bill

The Iraqi Government took a series of decisions in an attempt to deal with the price increase of food products, which resulted in economic consequences and exacerbated the living conditions of Iraqis.

The First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Hakim Al-Zamili stressed that the government intends to ensure that the Ministry of Trade provides people with monthly food supplies.

He mentioned the formation of joint committees from different ministries to monitor the market, control prices and prevent monopoly.

The Minister of Agriculture said the government is considering a strategy for supporting the agricultural sector in accordance with the food security bill.