27 May
2022
WTO to consider issues of unblocking Ukrainian ports in June
The World Trade Organization (WTO) at the 12th ministerial conference on June 12-15 in Geneva will consider the issue of unblocking Ukrainian ports for the sake of food security, this will be the main Ukrainian issue on the agenda, the Ministry of Economy reported.
"We are grateful for the personal efforts of the WTO Director General in finding a solution for the logistics of Ukrainian grain, which is so important for Ukraine, Africa and the whole world. Free and fair trade will save the world from hunger and impoverishment," said First Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Economy Yulia Sviridenko following her meeting with WTO Director General NGOZI Okonji-Iwela at the World Economic Forum.
During the meeting, the parties also agreed on areas of cooperation on the eve of the 12th ministerial conference.