Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the latest developments in Ukraine and the crisis in global food security.
According to a written statement issued by the Egyptian Presidency, Sisi held a telephone conversation with Zelensky.
During the call, they discussed issues on the ground and at the humanitarian level in Ukraine, as well as developments in global food security.
Sisi emphasized the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and expressed support for all efforts to accelerate the political settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through negotiations.
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The two discussed the ongoing efforts to extend the grain export agreement, noting that many people around the world, especially in Africa, are suffering from the food crisis.
Egypt imports 80 percent of its annual wheat needs, making it the world’s largest wheat importer.
According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt imported 13.3 million tons of wheat last year, with Russia being the biggest supplier with 8.96 million tons.
Grain Corridor Agreement
In addition to diplomatic initiatives with the two countries (Russia-Ukraine), Turkey continued its mediation efforts for the grain shipments that caused the global food crisis.
In this context, thanks to the mediation of the United Nations and Turkey, the Grain Corridor Agreement was signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022. Thanks to President Erdoğan’s intensive diplomacy, the agreement was extended again on November 17 after the 120-day deadline expired.
