The OECD-Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Ministerial Council will meet in Paris to strongly condemn Russia for its continued invasion of Ukraine, and member states will work in solidarity with Ukraine to tackle various geopolitical challenges. We have issued a ministerial statement that incorporates our determination.
The OECD, which has 38 member countries including Japan, Europe and the United States, held a two-day ministerial board meeting in Paris, where its headquarters are located, and summarized a ministerial statement on the 10th about the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the world economy and future challenges. I did.
The statement first strongly condemns Russia, which continues to invade, and states that member states are "determined to tackle the various geopolitical challenges ahead" in solidarity with Ukraine.
He pointed out that the war by Russia has destroyed infrastructure and agricultural products, led to higher prices for energy and food, and caused supply chain disruption.
The statement urges the international community not to take export restrictions on agricultural products amid growing concerns about the food crisis.
In addition, the statement states that OECD member states should be willing to help, especially in developing countries, where extreme poverty and severe food insecurity are increasing.