Egypt's Supply Minister Mohamed Ali El-Sheikh says the country's wheat reserves will only last five months -- which isn't a long time for a country that loves its bread. So far the ministry has imported around 1 million tons of wheat, which is expected to arrive in the upcoming weeks. Why is wheat so important to Egyptians? And how does the government plan on maintaining wheat reserves in its current financial situation?
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