Ban on import of live birds from Iraq lifted

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has decided to lift a ban on importing live birds and their products and derivatives from the Republic of Iraq.

The Ministry said in a statement: "Lifting the ban on importing live birds, their products, derivatives and offal from the Republic of Iraq. This decision comes based on a recommendation from the competent veterinary authority that the reason for the ban no longer exists."