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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Cairo - Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Releases $23 Bln Worth of Imported Goods Since January

Containers being loaded onto trucks at one of Egypt’s ports (Reuters)

Egypt has released $23 billion worth of imported goods, merchandise and products from the country’s ports and customs since January, announced Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait on Monday.

Speaking at a press conference, Maait emphasized that the acceleration of the customs release process prioritized basic commodities, food manufacturing products, and pharmaceuticals.

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