Negotiations on unblocking imports of Ukrainian agricultural products to the EU between Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and the European Commission continue. The EU has offered a financial aid package to five countries neighbouring Ukraine in exchange for lifting restrictive measures on Ukrainian agricultural goods. This was announced by Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis after a meeting with representatives of Ukraine and five EU member states that limit exports of Ukrainian agricultural products.

“These countries will receive the package proposed by the Commission, provided that the member states cancel their unilateral measures,” said Valdis Dombrovskis.

According to the Vice-President, the European Commission understands the importance of quickly applying a common EU approach and not unilateral decisions which may lead to the emergence of new numerous bans that will endanger the European single market.

“The Commission took note of the participants’ opinions. We agreed to continue political consultations in the coming days to find a quick solution to this problem,” summarized Valdis Dombrovskis.

As a reminder, the ban on the transit of Ukrainian grain through Poland and other countries was introduced last week. Subsequently, Poland committed to unblock the transit of Ukrainian products through the neighbouring country.