China, Pakistan Support UN Efforts for Resumption of Grain Exports from Russia , Ukraine

• China and Pakistan urge all parties of Black Sea Grain Initiative to engage in constructive dialogue
• Ukraine War causing disruption of global food supply chains, food inflation and food-security-challenges.

Islamabad: Both the China and Pakistan have supported the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, to bring about the early resumption of exports of grain and fertilizer from Russia and Ukraine as the world faces diverse challenges including food shortages in the poor countries of Africa and Asia.

It is worth mentioning here that Russia quitted the agreement a week ago, saying that demands to improve its own food and fertilizer exports had not been met, and that not enough Ukraine grain had reached the poorest countries under the Black Sea deal.

The Black Sea Grain Initiative and the memorandum of understanding on Russian food and fertilizer exports “have important roles in stabilizing global food prices, maintaining global food security and improving the food supply for the most vulnerable countries,” said China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN Geng Shuang said at the UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine on Wednesday.

Geng also called for the international community to enhance its sense of urgency and push the parties to intensify dialogue and consultations, address each other’s concerns and strive for the early resumption of exports of Russian and Ukrainian grain and fertilizer.

On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Russia to return to a cooperation deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain in accordance with a proposal he made to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Similarly, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, called for international efforts for restoring the Black Sea Grain Initiative by addressing the concerns of all sides.

In this regard, Bilawal Bhutto on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov wherein he discussed the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

He underscored the need for concerted efforts to find viable solutions that would in particular benefit developing countries already under economic strain due to disruption of global food supply chains, causing food inflation and food-security-related challenges.

Bilawal expressed the hope that all parties involved in the Black Sea Grain Initiative would engage in constructive dialogue to revive the Initiative.

Also, Foreign Minister informed Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on his discussions on Black Sea Grain Initiative with the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Turkiye, the US Secretary of State and the EU High Representative.

Speaking on the occasion, the Russian Foreign Minister shared his country’s perspective on the issue. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to remain in close contact on the matter.

Also, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephonic conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed challenges faced by developing countries for food security following supply chain disruptions.

The Foreign Minister exchanged views on reviving the stalled Black Sea Grain Initiative through constructive dialogue accommodating concerns of all parties.

post-flood recovery in Pakistan, food security for developing countries and the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

On his Twitter handle, the Foreign Minister said that he thanked the UN Secretary General for his leadership and support for Pakistan’s flood response.

For the restoration of the Black Sea grain initiative to ensure global food security. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, demanded at a news conference on July 20^th in Islamabad.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba visited Pakistan and met with the top leadership.

By: M.A

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