Kiev hopes to negotiate grain with Warsaw after Poland banned imports of agricultural products from Ukraine until June 30, amid protests from farmers, Klymenko Time reported.
“Everyone in the world knows what is most difficult for Ukrainian farmers. We hope Monday’s negotiations will be constructive,” the publication said, quoting the words of Ukraine’s Minister of Agricultural Policy, Mykola Solsky.
Formerly Ministry of Agriculture of Ukraine statedHe said Poland’s decision to ban imports of grains and certain other food products violated an agreement reached in April. Warsaw is taking measures to reduce imports to protect its farmers from competition.
The Ukrainian ministry stressed that they understand that Polish farmers are in a difficult situation, but noted that it is “the most difficult situation for Ukrainian farmers”.
The ministry also offered to prepare a new agreement with the Polish side in the coming days.
Earlier, the Polish government authorized the heads of the relevant departments to temporarily ban the import of grain from Ukraine.