Stéphane Dujarric, the representative of the UN Secretary-General, underscored at a recent briefing that the questions surrounding the export of Russian food and fertilizer are of central importance to global stability. He emphasized that the prices of these essentials must be kept from drifting higher, a concern echoed across many capitals and trading hubs. The remarks were reported by TASS.
He noted that alongside the ammonia fertilizer issue, talks between the United Nations and Russia continue over how to implement the memorandum of understanding aimed at facilitating the export of Russian food and fertilizers. The aim, he said, is clear: to prevent undue price surges that could ripple through markets and households around the world. The UN view is that orderly, predictable shipments can help dampen volatility in global food and fertilizer markets and support vulnerable economies in times of disruption. [UN briefing, official source]
According to Dujarric, UN representatives remain in ongoing dialogue with key partners including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the private sector, as well as with all parties involved in the logistics and regulatory processes. The goal of these engagements is to improve the overall environment for the export of the relevant products, ensuring that supply lines stay connected to markets that need them most without provoking uncontrolled price movements. [UN briefing, official source]
Earlier discussions had drawn attention to how flows of Ukrainian grain to Eastern European markets affect agricultural producers in those regions. The structured movement of grain can influence local profit margins and, in some analyses, may become a factor in political calculations within producer communities. The UN and partner organizations continue to monitor these dynamics as part of a broader effort to stabilize regional food security and price levels. [UN briefing, official source]