Russia coordinates with Lebanon the transfer of wheat and oil products to the country

Russia is negotiating with Lebanon the technical coordination of the transfer of wheat and oil products to Beirut, Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Rudakov told RIA Novosti. The diplomat mentioned that, based on the appeal of the Lebanese government, the Russian leadership made a decision on gratuitous supplies of wheat and oil products. "At this stage, technical coordination of the transfer of these products is underway," Rudakov said. The ambassador also noted that in 2022, 714.15 tons of Russian sunflower oil were distributed among Lebanese schools. In November 2022 and. O. Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamia told RIA Novosti that Lebanon will receive 25,000 tons of wheat and 10,000 tons of fuel free of charge from the Russian Federation. He stated that delivery dates would be determined at a later date. Lebanon has been in a deep financial and economic crisis for ...