Minister of Industry, Deputy George Bushkian, confirmed today, Saturday, that "the absolute priority is to support the productive industrial and agricultural sectors." He added, "Today we are facing an integrated and strategic industry, and I will work together with Minister of Agriculture Abbas Al-Haj Hassan for this industry, which will have a positive impact on wheat cultivation and farmers." Bushkian emphasized that "the government is working to increase exports and reduce imports." Minister Bushkian had previously received a delegation from pasta and noodle manufacturers in Lebanon and wheat farmers, in the presence of the president of the Wheat and Grains Farmers Union in Lebanon, Khaled Shouman.