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Iraq’s Kurdistan authorities lift taxed
from Iranian veggies
31.10.2008
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October 31, 2008
SULAIMANIYAH,
Kurdistan region "Iraq", — Iraq’s
Kurdistan authorities on Thursday announced it
abolished taxes over fruits and veggies imported
from Iran due to shortage in the Kurdish enclave.
“The Finance Ministry of Kurdistan region,www.ekurd.net
based on a request from
the Agricultural Ministry, will abolish taxes
imposed over fruits and veggies, other than
cucumber, imported from Iran,” Fuoad Khalil, chief
of Agricultural Department in Garmian region.
“The cucumber was excluded due to its abundant
production in the region,” he noted.
“The decision was made due to shortage of fruit and
veggies production during winter and to avoid any
rises in prices that might affect the market,” he
explained.
Garmian region is newly administrative region
established by Kurdistan government. It includes
districts of Khanaqin, Kifri, Kallar, and Chamchamal.
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