[04/November/2007]

SANA'A, Nov. 04 (Saba)- Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Sunday that the current raise in milk price by importers is "unjustified."

In its statement, the ministry urged all importers to cancel this raise, insisting the importance of importers to comply with the agreement signed between the government and private sector.

"Importers could not impose any increase without getting permission from the ministry," the agreement reads.

The ministry warned that it would take legal actions against those who are behind
this unreasonable increase in accordance with laws.

AH/AM