Shmigal discussed cooperation in the agricultural industry with Turkey delegation

Prime Minister Denis Shmigal held a meeting with Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat and Agriculture and Forest Minister Ibrahim Yumakla during their visit to Kiev.

According to him, he pointed to “good prospects” to revive trade and economic relations with Turkey after the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement. The Prime Minister thanked for his final approval by President Recep Teaip Erdogan of this Agreement and stated that the government was expecting its ratification in the Verkhovna Rada.

“The topics of import-export of agriculture have affected, in particular. Ukraine is interested in supplying grain, sunflower oil, corn and other products to Turkey. He congratulated today’s meeting of the Ukrainian-Turkish working group on agriculture, ”Shmigal said.

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In addition, he said, Turkish business considers the possibility of construction of feed production plants in Ukraine. In addition, the parties are interested in cooperation in the sphere of irrigation and reclamation, which will increase the circulation of agricultural products.

Shmigal added that the parties also discussed the participation of Turkey in the restoration of Ukraine:

“In particular, the first meeting of the Ukrainian-Turkish Working Group on Reconstruction was held today. It was part of the arrangements of the presidents of our states. We are counting on the launch of joint projects in the field of road infrastructure restoration, water transport, projects to protect critical infrastructure, housing recovery, etc. ”.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that the Turkish officials also met the Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga. He, among other things, stated Ukraine’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Turkey in providing food supply, “in particular, for Strengthening the food security of Syria As part of the Food from Ukraine.

On March 13, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is ready to ratify the Free Trade Agreement.

Turkey ratified the Free Trade Area Agreement with Ukraine in August 2024.