The Egyptian cabinet cancelled a decision banning cotton imports to Egypt two weeks ago. During a cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb the door for importing cotton and conducting studies to define the market’s needs were discussed.
Minister of Agriculture Salah Helal had previously issued a decision to ban cotton imports from abroad, to protect Egyptian cotton farmers and avoid damaging the domestic industry.
A meeting had also been held to discuss the decision, as the heads of the export councils and the head of FEDCOC had reservations.