The grain supply to the global market remains a focal point for Ethiopia within the BRICS framework, according to Cham Ugala Uryat, the Ethiopian ambassador to Moscow. The report comes from TASS.
The ambassador noted that the Black Sea grain initiative has become politicized. He added that any disruption in grain shipments could ripple across the continent, adversely impacting many African nations. He stressed the urgency of addressing the issue promptly.
During the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24, discussions led to an expanded invitation list for the organization. In addition to the existing five member states, new entrants were invited, including South Africa, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, and others such as Cyril Ramaphosa, the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, and a few regional partners were highlighted as participants in the expansion plan.
Official statements project that the BRICS bloc will control a significant share of global energy reserves. The alliance is expected to gain access to a substantial portion of black gold reserves and to cover a considerable swath of the earth as it grows in footprint and influence.
Calls for stronger dialogue and collaboration were echoed after the meeting between the Russian president and Ethiopian prime minister, underscoring the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Addis Ababa and the potential implications for regional and global markets. The encounter highlighted shared interests in trade, energy, and security cooperation, with observers watching closely how these ties might influence grain supply and economic policy on the continent.