US hopes India will reconsider wheat exports curb

May 17, 2022 10:28

US Ambassador to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Tuesday said that they hope to convince India to reconsider its decision to limit exports of wheat due to possible shortages in future amid excessive heat in the Indian subcontinent.

The Centre last week amended the country's export policy of wheat by putting its export under the "prohibited" category.

The order that was rolled out by the Ministry of Commerce stated that the government has banned the wheat exports with "immediate effect". Speaking at a press briefing in New York on Global Food Security, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield said that they have seen the report on India's decision and that they are ensuring India reconsiders its decision.

"We're encouraging countries not to restrict exports because we think any restrictions on exports will exacerbate the food shortages. But you've - again, India will be one of the countries participating in our meeting at the Security Council, and we hope that they can, as they hear the concerns being raised by other countries, that they would reconsider that position," she said on India prohibiting wheat export.

India on Saturday made its position clear saying that decision to restrict wheat exports will control food prices and strengthen the food security of the country and countries facing a deficit. -- ANI

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