African Union welcomes Russia-Ukraine agreement on grain exports
Russia
Ukraine
Published Jul 23, 2022
Tridge summary
The African Union is positive about the agreement that Russia and Ukraine signed on Friday that will allow Ukrainian freighters to transport grain through the Black Sea again. The African continent is very dependent on Russia and Ukraine for its food security, which are collectively referred to as the breadbasket of Europe. The agreement allows both countries to guarantee the export of grain from Ukrainian ports via the Black Sea despite their war.
Original content
The two countries together produce about 30 percent of global wheat exports. In a statement, the Union speaks of "a welcome development" for Africa. Partly due to the war in Ukraine, the continent is at increased risk of a food crisis. Chad's government declared a state of emergency in early June. The African country decided this because it could not import enough wheat because of the war between Russia and Ukraine. African Union President Macky Sall previously spoke with President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky about the impending food shortages and the resumption of grain exports. He also emphasized the importance of safeguarding the food supply in Brussels. The UN plans to set up a coordination center in Istanbul. There, UN officials, along with envoys from Ukraine, Russia and host country Turkey, will monitor grain exports across the ...
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes.
To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.