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The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Vitalii Koval, took part in the forum of U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC), which took place on October 22, 2024, in Kyiv.

The event brought together key agricultural leaders for an engaging discussion on the future of Ukraine’s agricultural sector. Vitalii Koval, the newly appointed Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, and Oksana Osmachko, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, shared their vision for 2025, touching on crucial topics like agribusiness opportunities, international cooperation, and the critical role of demining in Ukraine’s agricultural revival.

The meeting, co-moderated by Leonid Kozachenko, USUBC Senior Advisor and President of the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation, and Greg Fishman, USUBC Secretary-Treasurer, offered valuable insights and fostered dialogue between government officials and business leaders about the path forward for Ukraine’s agricultural growth.

Ukraine is interested in increasing the export of agro-industrial products to the market of Azerbaijan, as well as the South Caucasus in general, to reach most of the countries of Central Asia, the Near and Middle East through this direction.

For this purpose, the issue of restoring the ferry connection between Ukraine and Georgia, including for the export-import of goods to Azerbaijan, is being worked out.

This was announced by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Azerbaijan, Yurii Husiev, within the framework of the Ukrainian-Azerbaijani business forum.

This is stated in the S&P Global (Commodity Insights) material.

It is noted that the export of grain from Ukraine will fall in MY 2024/25, amid a decrease in supply and a smaller output estimate.

The concept of food systems is one that encompasses all elements and activities related to food production, distribution, and consumption, influenced by a diverse range of drivers and vulnerable to stresses and shocks. These intricate systems, intertwined with critical infrastructure sectors, face increased exposure and potential cascading impacts from shock events, whether local, national, or international.