The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of the Republic of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the creation of a Ukrainian food processing and distribution center in West Africa.
The document was signed within the framework of the IV International Food Security Conference “Food from Ukraine.”
“The launch of a joint Food Processing and Distribution Center in Ghana will be an important step toward expanding Ukraine’s presence in African markets and will help provide millions of people with access to quality food,” emphasized Denis Bashlyk, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
The Memorandum outlines the framework for bilateral cooperation and provides for:
- joint development of the possibility to establish a Food Processing and Distribution Center in Ghana, which will receive, process, and distribute Ukrainian wheat and other products;
- exchange of knowledge, data, technologies, and best practices in agriculture;
- preparation of feasibility studies, project documentation, and subsequent investment agreements;
- involvement of businesses, agricultural associations, research institutions, and private companies from both countries in implementing joint initiatives;
- ensuring that future projects comply with environmental, social, and technical standards.
Ukraine commits to providing technological expertise, equipment, and technical support, while Ghana will provide land, necessary permits, access to infrastructure, and legal guarantees for the project’s implementation.
