After the second Grain from Ukraine forum in May 2024, Ukraine delivered 47,000 tons of various food products to African countries in need, as reported by Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, during a live broadcast on the national TV marathon.
The Minister noted that at this stage of the initiative, the range of food products delivered to the countries in need has been expanded.
"Today, it's not just wheat and flour. We have added products such as sunflower oil to our assortment. This is important. A promising area for expansion is dairy products. We understand that ready-made products must be on the tables of those countries that need them today," Koval emphasized.
He added that many countries, due to their situation, do not have the capacity to process wheat into flour, so Ukraine's task is to determine the needs of the population in each country in need, as well as the state that is assisting them.
Regarding the expansion of the supply geography, Koval specified that Ukrainian food products are being received by Djibouti, Mauritania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa. Recently, countries in the Middle East have also been added.
"The initiative shows its effectiveness and importance. (...) It is important that the recipients who receive assistance understand that even in times of war, they have the right to continued food aid. This continuation of support is guaranteed by Ukrainians today," the Minister concluded.
