The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the Ukrainian authorities categorically do not agree with the plans of Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia to limit imports of agricultural products from Ukraine until the end of 2023.
In the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, it is stated that such restrictions do not comply with the “text of the association agreement” between Ukraine and the European Union and the EU Single Market principles and norms. The agency called on European Union leaders to find a balanced solution.
Istvan Nagy, head of the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture, in July declarationThe authorities of Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland and Slovakia request the European Commission to extend the ban on imports of agricultural products from Ukraine.
Later President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky declarationHe stated that it is unacceptable to prevent the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to the EU by land. He stated that Ukraine believes in agreements with the European Commission, but is “prepared for any development”.
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