21:05
23 Feb 2023
Zelensky and Sisi discusses expanding Ukraine grain trade throughout Africa
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on February 23.
Zelensky has called Ukraine's initiative to create food hubs in Africa very important.
"We discussed the strengthening of food security", the President said.
The state leaders also discussed Ukraine's opening of food hubs in Africa and the importance of continuing the "grain initiative".
"We agreed on the goals and principles of the UN Charter, in particular on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states", Zelensky added.
On February 22, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni. During the negotiations, they discussed the potential for the development of relations between the two countries.
