The Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food of Ukraine announced that an agreement with Bulgaria will allow the unblocking and unloading of agricultural shipments at the border. The ministry posted the update on its official site, signaling a concrete measure to reduce trade frictions and restore normal border flows for farm goods.
The ministry stated that a formal meeting brought together Ukraine’s Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food, Nikolai Solskyi, and Bulgaria’s Minister of Agriculture, Yavor Gechev. The note describes their exchange as constructive and aimed at moving shipments forward quickly while establishing clear channels of communication between the two governments.
The statement adds that both sides reviewed the current situation and decided to await a decision from the European Commission before continuing the negotiation process. This reflects a coordinated approach to align national actions with EU policy responses and to keep talks focused on a market-oriented outcome for Ukrainian agricultural exports.
In their joint remarks, the ministers reaffirmed a commitment to easing border congestion by enabling the unblocking and unloading of trucks. The aim is to cut delays for shipments of agricultural products and to support cross-border trade stability, helping farmers who depend on steady access to Eastern and Central European markets.
Additional reporting mentions Petre Daya, a former Romanian Minister of Agriculture, and notes an EU-wide appeal from Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Slovakia urging the European Commission to revisit restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports. The Romanian, Polish, Hungarian, Slovak, and Bulgarian agriculture ministers met to discuss ongoing challenges facing Ukrainian agri-food exports and to explore solutions that can adapt to changing trade dynamics across the region. The shared emphasis remained on keeping corridors open for essential agri-food products while awaiting EU policy clarity and implementation, as stated by the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food of Ukraine.