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The companies have formally communicated their appeal to the ministry.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Ministry of Trade stated that a final decision on salt imports will be made based on a proper evaluation of the existing salt reserves in the country and analyzing consumption demands.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the ongoing discussions, the Ministry of Trade has clarified that no decision has been taken yet regarding the importation of salt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development states that the ministry will look into a reported decline in salt production within the country. 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