An emergency meeting of agricultural ministers of the G7 = seven major countries was held on the 11th over the situation in Ukraine, and each country said that the attack by Russia had a serious impact on Ukraine's food production and the world's food supply network. Confirmed that they will cooperate and respond.
An emergency meeting of the G7 Minister of Agriculture was held online from 8:30 pm on the 11th, attended by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko.
In a joint statement released after the meeting, he said, "I strongly condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine," and
▼ Ukraine's agricultural infrastructure is targeted by the attack, and it is in danger of having a serious impact on the region. In addition to expressing his feelings,
he is also concerned about the impact on the global food supply network and the further rise in agricultural product prices, which are already at high levels.
In addition, they will work
together to help protect Ukraine's food security and
urge all countries not to take steps to unreasonably restrict food exports.
After the meeting, Minister Kaneko told reporters, "The food situation is in crisis. Today's meeting condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and indicates that we will all unite to fight it." Said.
Ukraine's Minister of Agriculture also attended the meeting, saying, "Ukraine has lost its port and cannot export crops. We must stop the war for a stable food supply," according to Minister Kaneko. about it.