France will provide Ukraine with money for the purchase of seed material

Alyona Kyrychenko22:23, 14.12.22

This was agreed upon by Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy Denys Bashlyk during a meeting with representatives of the French Ministry of Economy.

France will help Ukraine with seed / photo REUTERS

France will provide Ukraine with 20-25 million euros for the purchase of seed material.

As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, this became known as a result of the meeting of Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy Denys Bashlyk with representatives of the Ministry of Economy of France.

As reported by the department, the French side was given a letter about the program of providing state guarantees of the French government through the investment bank Bpifrance Assurance Export for the export of sowing seeds to Ukraine in the amount of approximately 20-25 million euros.

“The Ukrainian agricultural sector, which suffered huge losses due to the war, needs support. In particular, in the provision of generators and seed materials. We thank the French side for understanding our needs and providing financial assistance, which will be directed to the purchase of seeds,” Bashlyk said.

He added that the Europeans were impressed by the resilience and ability of Ukrainian farmers to work in war conditions and assured that they would continue to provide comprehensive support.