Ukraine: A global guarantor of food security

Ukraine reaffirms its readiness to remain a key guarantor of food security for numerous countries around the world, including on the African continent. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an interview with African media. Ukraine seeks to assert its role as a guarantor of food stability through concrete measures, in particular by ensuring the functioning of an alternative grain corridor.

At a meeting with media representatives from Angola, Botswana, Tunisia, the Republic of Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Zambia, the President shared information on the work of the alternative grain corridor. During the first month of its operation, Ukraine successfully transported 4 million tons of agricultural products, which is equal to the volume of grain exports during the same period of the first grain initiative.

"Yes, it took a little longer, there are difficulties, but we have reached the same volume. That is, Ukraine is ready to supply and be a guarantor," the President emphasized. Despite the difficulties and aggressive actions of Russia, the port of Odesa continues to operate. Ukraine is expanding its capabilities and negotiating with partners, including the United Kingdom, on risk insurance for companies that own ships.

President Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine continues to liberate the Black Sea from Russian ships attacking Ukrainian ports and civilian infrastructure. The number of such ships is decreasing every day, and Ukraine is actively engaged in risk insurance.

The President also spoke about the initiative to build grain hubs in Africa, which will allow the transportation of agricultural products across the continent. "There will always be food in these hubs. No matter what happens, people will always have grain. And there will definitely be no hunger," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized. Ukraine is striving to become not only a food supplier, but also a reliable partner to ensure the stability and security of the food market in different regions of the world.