Turkey brings export restrictions on three products due to Ukraine conflict

Due to the extraordinary situation owing to he war between Russia and Ukraine, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has imposed restrictions on the export of olive oil, beans and red lentils in order to ensure the safety of food supplies in Turkey and to avoid problems with access to food products.

On the other hand Turkey is heavily dependent on Russia and Ukraine for importation of wheat. This issue seems to be have created big concern in the country and has been voiced by the opposition on many occasions.