CAIRO, June 1, 2018 (MENA) - Egypt's strategic stock of wheat is sufficient for for five months, Supply Minister Ali Meselhy revealed late Thursday. The sugar is sufficient for 5.2 months and edible oils for 3.7 months, the minister said in a statement. Meselhy's remarks come on the sidelines of inking a protocol of cooperation between the Ministry of Supply and Suez governorate. The supply ministry is keen to develop the domestic trade system as it represents about 16 to 17% of the Gross National Product, Meselhy added. Also, the ministry is working to open up more markets nationwide to contribute to reducing the costs of goods transportation and losses incurred by traders, he added.