Romania Expands Transit Corridor for Ukrainian Grain
Date: 2023-10-14 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: WORLD
In a surprising turn of events, Romania has extended a helping hand to Ukraine by increasing its transit corridor for Ukrainian grain from two to four million tons. This development means that 70% of Ukraine's agricultural exports will now pass through Romania, making it a significant player in global food security.
According to Igor Zhovka, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Romania has approved the terms for Ukrainian grain imports, recognizing that Ukrainian grain poses no threat to its interests or those of other European nations. During President Zelensky's visit to Romania, discussions centered on doubling the transit corridor to Romania, from the current two million tons per month to four million tons.
Zhovka explained that this expansion would result in a substantial contribution to global food security. Romania, by calmly and without making any formal declarations, is becoming an exporter of Ukrainian grain and a genuine strategic partner for Ukraine.
Furthermore, Romania has offered its airports for the training of Ukrainian pilots on modern aircraft, a move of significant importance.
Romania Opens Its Borders
On October 13, it was announced that Romania would allow the import of grain from Ukraine under specific conditions. The Romanian government has approved a resolution regulating the import of four types of agricultural products from Ukraine. According to the approved procedure, the import of wheat, corn, sunflower, and soy from Ukraine will be permitted only with a license obtained from the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture.
According to Igor Zhovka, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Romania has approved the terms for Ukrainian grain imports, recognizing that Ukrainian grain poses no threat to its interests or those of other European nations. During President Zelensky's visit to Romania, discussions centered on doubling the transit corridor to Romania, from the current two million tons per month to four million tons.
Zhovka explained that this expansion would result in a substantial contribution to global food security. Romania, by calmly and without making any formal declarations, is becoming an exporter of Ukrainian grain and a genuine strategic partner for Ukraine.
Furthermore, Romania has offered its airports for the training of Ukrainian pilots on modern aircraft, a move of significant importance.
Romania Opens Its Borders
On October 13, it was announced that Romania would allow the import of grain from Ukraine under specific conditions. The Romanian government has approved a resolution regulating the import of four types of agricultural products from Ukraine. According to the approved procedure, the import of wheat, corn, sunflower, and soy from Ukraine will be permitted only with a license obtained from the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture.
