Kyrgyzstan introduces temporary ban on export of flour and grain

In order to ensure food security, the authorities of Kyrgyzstan have introduced a temporary ban on the export of flour and grain from the republic, Report informs referring to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture.

"A resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers 'On the introduction of a temporary ban on the export of certain types of agricultural goods from the Kyrgyz Republic' was signed," the message says.

According to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, it is prohibited to export wheat flour and wheat grain from Kyrgyzstan for six months.

Such measures were taken to ensure "food security and stabilization of market prices for food products."