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Sudan’s Jibril Ibrahim warns of food supply risks linked to Gulf tensions

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Sudan’s Jibril Ibrahim warns of food supply risks linked to Gulf tensions

Sudanese Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim believes food security must remain a priority amid the possible consequences of recent tensions in the Gulf. During World Bank meetings in Bangkok, he warned of risks to supply chains, production costs and inputs, according to Bajnews.

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