Turkey: The Ministry of Commerce denied the allegations that 2.5 million sheep and goats were exported to Qatar

In the written statement made by the Ministry of Commerce, it was reported that there were news in some written and visual media that 2.5 million small cattle were exported to Qatar. Stating that 22 thousand 575 small cattle were exported to Qatar in January and February of 2022, and 9 thousand 850 small cattle in March, he said, "According to the data of our Ministry, a total of 155 thousand 736 sheep and goats were exported in 2020. Small cattle exports to Qatar in 2020 were carried out. "A total of 264 thousand 216 ovine animals were exported in 2021. Ovine exports to Qatar in 2021 are 96 thousand 797 on quantity basis," it said. "CLAIMS DO NOT REFLECT THE FACT" Reminding that as of March 18, 2022, the certification procedures for the export of live cattle and small cattle were stopped by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, "Therefore, the allegations in the media that 2.5 million small cattle were exported to Qatar do not reflect the truth, and the public's opinion on ...