Ukraine and Poland on The two began talks aimed at reaching an agreement after Warsaw banned imports of Ukrainian grain, prof decision considered “unacceptable” by the European Union.
Ukrainian grain exports moved through the European Union to other countries countries Since the war-torn nation traditional The Black Sea routes were cut off by Russia invasion.
Neighboring European countries saw an increase in the arrival of Corn, wheat and sunflowers from Ukraine, filling and driving silos down local prices – leading To peasant protests and resignation of Polish agriculture minister.
food safety You have concerns also raised.
Hungary and Poland banned imports of Cereals and other foodstuffs from Ukraine over weekend. On monday slovakia joined they.
Negotiations between Ukraine and Poland on exports and transit of A spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture, Tetyana Lubova, told Agence France-Presse that Ukrainian agricultural production to and from Poland is still continuing and will continue tomorrow.
denounced the executive arm of the European Union bans imposed by Hungary and Poland.
Tough negotiations
“It is important to emphasize that trade policy He is of “The exclusive jurisdiction of the European Union and, therefore, unilateral measures are not acceptable,” said spokeswoman Miriam García Ferrer. in Brussels.
In such a challenge timesIt is very important to coordinate and harmonize everyone decisions within the European Union”.
In May 2022, the European Union suspended tariffs on All products imported from Ukraine for one year and regulator to allow Kyiv To export its stock of grain after the closure of Shipping lanes of the Black Sea after Russia invasion.
According to Polish mediaTalks between a Ukrainian delegation led by Economy Minister Yulia Svirenko and Polish officials took place in Warsaw on Monday.
The day before, Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky had said he expected “difficult negotiations”. on Food import issue.
the ban on Ukrainian grain imports “makes it more Difficult to achieve common victory added.
In Poland will apply ban on imports of Cereals, sugar, meat, fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs and other food items.
The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture said grains, oilseeds and many other agricultural products would be banned.
‘A difficult situation’
Slovakia on Monday announced own ban, which will apply to various Products including cereals, sugar, fruits, vegetables, wine and honey.
Slovak Agriculture Minister Samuel Volkan told reporters that the ban should go into effect effect on Wed, is designed To protect the local agricultural sector as well as consumer health.
His ministry said last week it had analyzed a sample of Ukrainian grain revealed “presence” of Unauthorized exterminator in European Union and have a negative impact on human health.”
Said the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday it “regrets” Poland’s ban.
Polish farmers facing Difficult situation, but we emphasize that Ukrainian farmers are facing the hardest situation added in reference to war.
Last month, Brussels proposed withdrawing 56.3 million euros ($61.5 million) from the EU’s agricultural crisis reserve to support disruptive farmers in Bulgaria, Poland and Romania.
But five member states – Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia – have requested it for additional help.
