An international conference on the food crisis, which raises global concerns, was held in Germany, the chair of the G7 = seven major countries, and Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has increased the number of people around the world who are having trouble eating. We have confirmed that we will work together to resolve the issue.
Response to the food crisis is expected to be the main agenda of the G7 Summit, which begins on the 26th, at the G7 Summit.
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock held a press conference on the 24th, criticizing Russia's claim that the cause of the soaring food prices was sanctions from Europe and the United States, and criticized it as "totally unfounded." For parents who are worried about what to feed their children every day, I would like to know who can provide a solution. "
In addition to G7 countries and Ukraine, ministers from Africa and Asia and representatives of UN agencies also participated in the conference, including online.
In this, the representative of Ukraine accused Russia of attacking grain warehouses with missiles, and called for the need to develop infrastructure to transport grain via neighboring countries such as Poland and Romania. I complained.
A representative of the UNICEF Children's Fund also said, "The war is exacerbating the serious food situation. Children will be affected." We have confirmed that we will work together toward the goal.