Bahrain, Kuwait temporarily lift bans on Egyptian produce

Kuwait and Bahrain have temporarily lifted bans on importing fresh produce from Egypt, reports Egypt Today. Crops that have been banned for the last three months included bell peppers, lettuce, guava, and onions. Agriculture Minister Abdel Moniem El Banna said “Egyptian delegations held several meetings with the officials of both countries to discuss the country’s new strategy in monitoring farms and markets; which came after implementing new criteria to guarantee better agricultural quality.” Bahraini and Kuwaiti authorities will meet this week to decide whether to permanently lift the ban, Al Mal reports.