Food from Ukraine 2025: key results of bilateral meetings and panel discussions
19.11.2025 | 19:44 | Section for Public and Mass Media Relations
On 19 November, Kyiv hosted the IV International Conference on Food Security Food from Ukraine – an important global platform for strengthening cooperation on food security and expanding strategic partnerships between Ukraine and countries worldwide.
Throughout the day, a number of bilateral meetings took place with world leaders, ministers, representatives of international organisations and leading experts. During a meeting between Taras Vysotskyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, and Sultan Al Shamsi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the parties discussed the creation of agricultural hubs in the UAE. These hubs would receive Ukrainian food products for further packaging and distribution to countries in need – including Gaza, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and others – helping optimise logistics and ensure more efficient delivery of food to vulnerable regions.
During thematic discussions, Deputy Ministers Taras Vysotskyi and Denys Bashlyk presented Ukraine’s approach to strengthening global food systems, expanding humanitarian assistance and developing innovative models of cooperation with countries of the Global South. Speaking at the panel on Ukraine–Africa cooperation, Vysotskyi emphasised the evolution of the “Grain from Ukraine” initiative into the broader concept Food from Ukraine, which now includes not only the delivery of food but also joint technological and production solutions.
“Ukraine has long played a key role in global food security and remains a reliable partner for the Global South. Despite the war and attempts by Russia to obstruct our exports, more than 40% of our grain exports since 2022 have been delivered to Asia, Africa and Latin America. We do more than deliver food – we offer technologies, expertise and production models that support long-term stability,” said Taras Vysotskyi.
At another panel dedicated to Ukraine’s agricultural potential for addressing global humanitarian crises, Denys Bashlyk presented analytical data on Ukraine’s food supplies to Africa and the Middle East, highlighting the humanitarian and diplomatic importance of the initiative.
“Despite all the challenges of the war, Ukraine remains a reliable supplier of food to Africa and the Middle East. Last year alone, Ukraine delivered 12 million tonnes of wheat – 7.5% of total imports of the Global South – and 10 million tonnes of corn, or 8.2%. These figures demonstrate both the importance of stable Ukrainian exports and the critical value of humanitarian support,” noted Denys Bashlyk.
For the first time, the conference was joined by Raed Al-Saleh, Syria’s Minister of Emergency Situations and Disaster Relief, who underscored the importance of adopting Ukraine’s experience in humanitarian demining. Speaking at a panel on emergency response and food assistance, Ihor Bezkrovainyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, stressed that demining agricultural land is essential for global food security.
“It is not enough to simply clear the fields. If there is no development afterwards – if no one works the land – then the effort is wasted. Demining must begin with a farmer’s request and their readiness to cultivate the land. A tractor or combine entering a field sets off an entire chain of economic activity in the community,” said Bezkrovainyi.
Participants highlighted that Food from Ukraine goes far beyond traditional humanitarian aid. Ukraine continues to demonstrate its role as a global guarantor of food security, showing that even during a full-scale war, it can support countries facing shortages – not only through food deliveries but also through innovation, technology and long-term partnerships.
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