Taras Vysotsky discussed cooperation in the agricultural sector with his Hungarian counterpart Istvan Nadezhda

September 3, 2024 - Acting Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Taras Vysotskyi met with a delegation of the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture headed by Minister Instván Nájem. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Markiyan Dmytrasevych.

This is the first visit of a delegation from the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture to Ukraine since the beginning of the war with Russia.

The parties discussed cooperation, the situation in Ukraine's agricultural sector, as well as plans and next steps for cooperation in agriculture between Ukraine and Hungary.

"We are very grateful for Hungary's support and assistance. In particular, for the opportunity to export agricultural products through European routes of solidarity after the war with Russia. I am convinced that only in dialogue can we find a common vision of cooperation and resolve issues," said Taras Vysotskyi.

He emphasised the need to discuss all steps with farmers so that decisions on the direction of the agricultural sector are agreed upon and supported by society.

Taras Vysotsky said that this year, due to weather factors, the harvest of grains and oilseeds is expected to be 15 percent lower compared to 2023. At the same time, he said, the harvest will be more than needed for domestic consumption, and Ukraine continues to be an export-oriented country. He also stressed that 87 percent of Ukrainian agricultural products are currently supplied by sea.

The Acting Minister also noted that the Ukrainian agricultural sector is actively adapting to EU rules and regulations at the legislative level.

In turn, István Nagy noted that intensive dialogue between the agriculture ministries of the countries, especially in the last two years, has helped to resolve many issues related to the export and transit of Ukrainian agricultural products. According to him, the situation with agricultural exports to the EU is currently stabilising. He also expressed his readiness to continue to assist Ukraine. István Nagy stressed that Hungary wants to see Ukraine succeed and have good neighbourly relations between the two countries.

The Hungarian minister invited Taras Vysotsky to visit Budapest and meet with local farmers. In addition, to take part in a meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agrifish) to be held in Brussels in October.

The ministers agreed to maintain an active dialogue.

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