The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) said in a statement that Lebanon relies heavily on food imports to meet the needs of its citizens.
Due to the explosion that destroyed a large part of Beirut’s port, the artery of trade exchange, the entry of goods into the country, the aggravation of the economic crisis and the collapse of the currency, half of Lebanon’s population may not be able to secure their food needs.
While presenting an urgent study, which was carried out for the purpose, ESCWA said that the results of its study proved that the Lebanese authorities must accelerate the rebuilding of the grain tank as well as the central drug store that were completely destroyed by the explosion.
“Immediate measures must be taken to avoid falling into a food crisis, especially through strict control of food prices, setting a ceiling for basic prices, and encouraging direct sales from local producers to consumers”, ESCWA added.
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