The third international conference “Crimea Global. Understanding Ukraine through the South” took place in Kyiv, where the prospects for developing cooperation between Ukraine and countries in Asia, Africa, and South America were discussed. Participants paid special attention to Ukraine’s role in ensuring global food security and addressing the consequences of the aggression by the Russian Federation. The event was attended by representatives of governments, experts, and journalists from over ten countries, including Congo, Kenya, Brazil, Mexico, India, and Malaysia.
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Export Development and Strategic Partnership
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine noted that despite the war, massive missile strikes, and attempts by the Russian Federation to block export routes, since 2022 Ukraine has managed to export 66 million tons of grain to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with a total value exceeding $13 billion. Accordingly, over 40% of Ukraine’s grain exports are directed to these regions, confirming their strategic importance for Ukraine’s agricultural sector.
“Despite the war, missile strikes, and attempts by the Russian Federation to block exports, since 2022 Ukraine has supplied 66 million tons of grain to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with a total value of over $13 billion.”
Focus on Innovation and Joint Projects
Ukraine is gradually transitioning from a raw material export model to cooperation in the fields of processing industry, logistics, development of green energy, and implementation of digital technologies. The largest agricultural partners of Ukraine in these regions are China, Egypt, Indonesia, Algeria, and Tunisia. Conference participants emphasized that deepening interaction with Global South countries opens new opportunities for expanding trade, investment activities, and humanitarian cooperation between states.