Ukraine sends 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria – Zelensky
Ukraine has sent 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian program in partnership with the UN-led World Food Program (WFP).
Ukrainian President Vodymyr Zelensky announced this on his X account, Ukrinform reports.
"As promised, we are supporting the Syrian pele in their time of need. 500 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat flour are already on their way to Syria as part of our “Grain From Ukraine” humanitarian program in coeration with the WFP.," Zelensky said.
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He said that the wheat flour is to be distributed to 33,250 families, or 167,000 pele, over the coming weeks. Each package weighs 15 kilograms, enough to feed a family of five for one month.
Zelensky wished Syria and its pele safety, stability, and recovery.
"We know the true value of these things," he added.
Source: ukrinform.net
