Grain from Ukraine: 25,000 t of wheat to be shipped to Kenya

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Agrarian Picy and Food Minister Myka Sskyi during a briefing at Chornomorsk Port, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to Ukraine Tomaž Mencin and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Ukraine Radek Matula visited Chornomorsk Port together with Ukrainian Agrarian Picy and Food Minister Myka Sskyi.

The bulk carrier VALSAMITIS will deliver 25,000 tonnes of wheat to Kenya and 5,000 tonnes of wheat to Ethiia. This shipment became possible thanks to the support of Slovenia and the Czech Republic.

According to Mencin, Slovenia joined the program on November 26, 2022, having allocated EUR 1 million in aid to the pulation of Africa.

Matula noted that the Czech Republic will continue to support this program, both pitically and financially.

“Vodymyr Zelensky’s initiative is timely and necessary. This initiative demonstrates to the world Ukraine’s invvement in the fate of the peles of Africa,” Matula said.

Meanwhile, according to Matula, the Czech Republic provides support to Ukraine at all levels. The major areas include the supply of weapons, the develment of energy sector, ensuring decent living conditions for Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic, and humanitarian aid.

“In the Czech Republic, we believe in the victory of Ukraine and are ready to participate in the post-war reconstruction of the country. We also support Ukraine’s integration into the EU. The Czech Republic wishes Ukraine peace. But peace on your terms,” Matula added.