25 thousand tons of wheat from Ukraine went to Somalia

Published Dec 9, 2022

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The bulk carrier NEVA has departed from the port of Odesa, Ukraine, carrying 25,000 tons of grain as part of the 'Grain from Ukraine' program. This initiative, supported by Japan, France, and Finland, aims to provide grain to countries battling hunger, with the first two ships having delivered 55,000 tons of wheat to Ethiopia. Since August 1, 533 vessels have exported 13.3 million tons of Ukrainian food to Asian, European, and African countries, following the extension of the 'grain agreement' for 120 days.

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The bulk carrier NEVA left the port of Odesa today and is moving along the "grain corridor" as part of a caravan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine. "Despite the war and Russia's terrorist attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, Ukraine continues to share responsibility with the world in combating world hunger. These 25,000 tons are direct aid from the Ukrainian state. Delivery of humanitarian cargo is implemented with the support of the Governments of Japan, France and Finland. Ukraine unites the world around the humanitarian program "Grain from Ukraine", - said the Deputy Prime Minister of Development of Territories, Community and Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov. NEVA is already the third ship within the Grain From Ukraine program. On board the first two ships - 55 thousand tons of Ukrainian wheat. The ships were sent to ...

Source: Agrotimes