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The initiative of President Vladimir Zelensky Grain from Ukraine will now also apply to the Danube ports of Ukraine.
On Friday, September 8, the government supported a resolution to involve Ukrainian ports on the Danube River in the provision of humanitarian assistance in the form wheat and corn to the countries of Africa and Asia.
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal announced this.
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— This is our contribution to world food security. We are working with the UN and other partners to fully restore agricultural exports from Ukraine and finally unblock our Black Sea ports, — Shmygal emphasized.
According to the Prime Minister, as of now, 34 million tons of crop have been harvested in Ukraine as part of the harvesting campaign.
In particular, 22 million tons of wheat . At the same time, the internal demand is 6-7 million tons per year.
Recall that the Grain from Ukraine program, which was initiated by President Vladimir Zelensky, provides for the purchase of Ukrainian grain by partner countries and its transfer to states that suffer due to humanitarian crisis.
The program is implemented in partnership with the World Food Program under the auspices of the UN.
