Document with Ukraine
The Polish agriculture minister signaling progress explained that a constructive dialogue with Ukraine has focused on stabilizing the grain market in Poland amid a challenging period. The discussions with the Ukrainian counterpart addressed a path forward following talks between top Polish officials and Ukraine’s leadership in recent days. The minister noted that the Ukrainian delegation understood Poland’s concerns and agreed to a thorough review of grain supply dynamics, with emphasis on wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seeds. The plan discussed included a temporary and careful reduction of grain exports to Poland, and in an initial phase, a potential halt to shipments, specifically to ensure they do not end up staying in Poland. The aim, he explained, is to prevent stock buildup while the market recalibrates. The exchange also highlighted the importance of unloading grain from Polish warehouses ahead of the harvest, a proposal the Polish side welcomed as a practical step toward market stability.
In Dorohusk, it was stated that a document clarifying the agreed measures is likely to be signed next Friday during a meeting with Ukraine’s agriculture leadership. The Polish minister thanked Mykola Solski, Ukraine’s Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food, for his willingness to collaborate on resolving the grain-market challenge. The commitment expressed was to formalize today’s decisions in a joint document that will be implemented by both nations.
Statement from the Ukrainian side
Mykola Solski, Ukraine’s Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food, announced in Dorohusk that Ukraine would temporarily suspend exports of wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflowers to Poland until the new crop season begins. The situation creates difficulties for both Ukrainian and Polish farmers, and Solski emphasized a shared understanding of who bears responsibility while stressing the need to resolve the issue soon. He noted that export restrictions would be governed by procedures to be defined at the next meeting and that any export would require consent from Poland. Additionally, the transit of grain from Ukraine through Poland would be a topic of discussion in the coming talks. The Ukrainian side expressed hope for a constructive stance from Poland in facilitating the transit of Ukrainian grain to Polish ports and to other EU ports.
SolskI added that another meeting is planned ahead of the new harvest, with the intention to review and advance joint actions before the next season. The discourse underscores a shared aim to stabilize the grain market and ensure coordinated action across the bilateral relationship, reflecting a broader regional effort to address supply-chain disruptions. The parties referenced ongoing discussions and prepared for additional steps as world market conditions evolve. The latest exchanges signal a continued commitment to practical solutions and mutual understandings that can guide policy and industry stakeholders through the upcoming harvest period.
Additional context is available through forthcoming briefings and official summaries that chronicle the evolving stance of both governments as they navigate the grain market pressures. For readers seeking a broader view of the topic, related coverage from the period highlights the negotiations, the policy considerations at stake, and the potential implications for regional grain flows. Attribution: wPolityce