Ukraine Grain Deal Collapse: ‘Poor Countries Hardest Hit’ – Okonjo-Iweala Reacts
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Monday, faulted Russia’s decision to halt its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. CHANNELS reports.
In a tweet yesterday, the former Minister of Finance expressed disappointment, saying the stoppage of the deal would be felt most severely by poor countries.Information Guide Nigeria
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“Deeply disappointed at the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the interruption of the grain trade from Ukraine. I share UN SG at antonioguterres’ regret and concern,” she tweeted.NYSC Portal
“Black Sea trade in food, feed & fertilizer is critical to the stability of global food prices. Sad to say that poor people & poor countries are hardest hit. Let’s keep hope alive on renewal.”
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