Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced progress in agricultural negotiations between Poland and Ukraine. Amid a backdrop of strained relations due to a contentious dispute over the import of Ukrainian grain, the leaders of both nations have been actively seeking a path to mutual benefit and cooperation.
During a joint press conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Warsaw, following inter-governmental discussions, Tusk conveyed an optimistic message about the negotiations.
“We are seeking favorable resolutions for both parties regarding agriculture… And we have made progress,” the Polish PM stated, underlining the positive strides made despite the ongoing grain import controversy.
Restrictions on Russia and Belarus
Poland has initiated efforts to restrict imports of grain and other agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus, aiming to exert economic pressure in response to geopolitical tensions. Tusk revealed that these efforts have borne fruit, with outcomes mirroring an embargo on the aforementioned imports.
“We are still waiting for the final formal decision, but it seems that we are one step closer to having Russian and Belarusian agricultural products subjected to a 50% duty by the EU,” he elaborated.
This “de facto means fulfilling our common goal of blocking Russian and Belarusian exports to Ukraine,” Tusk added, emphasizing the importance of the initiative for both nations’ agricultural producers.
“We are seeking favorable resolutions for both parties regarding agriculture… And we have made progress,” the Polish PM stated, underlining the positive strides made despite the ongoing grain import controversy.
Restrictions on Russia and Belarus
Poland has initiated efforts to restrict imports of grain and other agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus, aiming to exert economic pressure in response to geopolitical tensions. Tusk revealed that these efforts have borne fruit, with outcomes mirroring an embargo on the aforementioned imports.
“We are still waiting for the final formal decision, but it seems that we are one step closer to having Russian and Belarusian agricultural products subjected to a 50% duty by the EU,” he elaborated.
This “de facto means fulfilling our common goal of blocking Russian and Belarusian exports to Ukraine,” Tusk added, emphasizing the importance of the initiative for both nations’ agricultural producers.
With a potential EU tariff decision on the horizon, the outcome of Polish-Ukrainian negotiations could mark a significant shift in the agricultural trade landscape of Eastern Europe.PM @DonaldTusk at #KPRM: Poland has joined a diplomatic offensive on blocking imports of Russian and Belarusian grain and other agricultural products. We are still waiting for the final formal decision, but it seems that we are one step closer to having Russian and Belarusian…
— Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland (@PremierRP_en) March 28, 2024
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