Ukraine continues its diplomatic efforts in the global south. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has embarked on a tour of Arab and African countries to promote kyiv’s interests in countries of the Global South, many of which have been ambivalent about Russian aggression in Ukraine due to their ties traditional with Moscow.
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With our correspondent in kyiv, Emmanuelle Chaze
It is to establish dialogue around the “peace formula” approved in June by more than 80 countries, during the peace summit in Swissas well as for “ consolidate humanitarian and energy aid toUkraine » that Andriy Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, will meet his counterparts during his tour to Omanin Angolain Egypt and in South Africa.
For kyiv, it will be a question of trying to obtain new support and also of discussing the second peace summit, which Ukraine wishes to organize in a country of the Global South. In Oman, Andriy Sybiha obtained the sultanate’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, violated since 2014 by Russia, and proposed the creation of a food hub in the sultanate through which food would transit. Ukrainians.
Despite the war, Ukraine wants to be able to continue to ensure the export of its cereals and other products guaranteeing the food security of millions of people, mainly in Africa, at a time when Russia is increasing its attacks on cargo ships. in Ukrainian ports.