This was revealed by the Minister of Economy about the “lifting of subsidies.”

The Minister of Economy and Trade of the interim government, Raúl Nehme, received today, Monday afternoon, an Iraqi donation of 10,000 tons of flour, offered by the Iraqi government to the Lebanese people. Helu, representing the Commander of the Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun.

On the occasion, Al-Nasrawi said: “This gift to the Lebanese people was produced in compliance with the decision of the Iraqi Council of Ministers and with a special follow-up from the Iraqi Minister of Economy. The Lebanese are being monitored by the political leadership for their moral impact on Lebanon and the port of Beirut, to overcome the difficulties after the great disaster, and it is decided as immediate assistance “, highlighting that” aid or any process it is taken by the Iraqi Council of Ministers. “

Nehme said: “Lebanon is going through difficult circumstances, where the poverty rate is increasing and we need the support of our brothers. We thank the Iraqi government for this offer that can help ease the burden on the Lebanese people, and we also thank them for all the assistance it provides to Lebanon. “

Responding to a question about the lifting of subsidies, he replied: “The talk about the lifting of subsidies is not correct. There is a rationing of subsidies, because subsidies to goods can be smuggled, while rationing comes directly to the citizen. This is the right thing to do and we need time. ” We continue to support “.

He added: “We previously increased the weight of the package to 1,000 grams for a period of 62 days, and we can extend it for a longer period.”