'No food crisis if Aman rice harvested safely from northern region'

The adviser disclosed the decision while talking to reporters at the secretariat after joining office on Monday.


He noted that the government removed all taxes on rice imports by private companies and took further steps for timely shipments.

The ministry is actively working to prevent artificial food crises by injecting government stock into the market when necessary. "These efforts will continue and be strengthened."

He expressed optimism for a secure harvest in the northern region, often referred to as the country's "food basket." "If we can safely harvest Aman rice from the north, there will be no food crisis."