Tatyana Gracheva

Financial guarantees and shift from raw exports are necessary for African expansion of Ukrainian agriculture

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Ukraine has expanded its presence in the African market with the creation of the first Ukrainian agro-hub in Ghana. Nevertheless, according to President of the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation (UAC) Leonid Kozachenko, it needs to involve international financial institutions as security guarantors and move from exporting raw materials to supplying higher value-added products. It will consolidate Ukraine’s position in the region.
Also, Leonid Kozachenko says that Ukrainian businesses have already invested in production in Africa or supplied grain independently. However, political instability and cases of piracy hindered these attempts. Kozachenko proposes involving UN structures, particularly the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to minimize such risks. Nowadays, Ukrainian goods have the share of less than 5% in total imports of African countries. According to the expert, Ukraine should follow the example of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to increase volumes. These countries supply processed goods (flour, pasta, and cereals) rather than raw materials.
Kozachenko suggests that the state’s strategic goal over the next 10 years should be attracting about $85–90 billion in investments into domestic processing. Due to this, Ukraine’s annual agricultural exports will increase from the current $27 billion to more than $120 billion.
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Georgia’s Foreign Trade Up 0.2% to USD 5.867 Billion in January–March 2026

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Georgia’s external merchandise trade, excluding non-declared trade, totaled USD 5.867 billion in January-March 2026, marking a 0.2% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) on April 20. China retained its position as Georgia’s largest export market, while Turkey remained the leading import partner, with motor cars continuing … Read more

Georgia’s exports increased by 24% year-on-year in March 2026 and reached $697 million.

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As the Georgian National Statistics Service says, Georgia’s exports increased by 24% year-on-year in March 2026 and reached $697 million. It grew up by $135 million compared to the same period last year.
Imports increased by $67 million and attained $1.59 billion (an increase by 4%).
Total exports grew up by 23% year-on-year and reached $1.72 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, imports decreased by 7% to $4.13 billion.
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Ambassador reports Ukraine’s return to negotiations on free trade area with Serbia

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According to ambassador of Ukraine to Serbia Oleksandr Lytvynenko, trade turnover between Ukraine and Serbia is too little. That’s why they need a joint free trade area, which will promote the development of economic ties. It will also help both countries integrate into the European market.
Lytvynenko said that agricultural machinery and machine building are the most promising sectors of the cooperation.
The diplomat also said noted that ethnic style is very popular, as well as all sorts of handicraft items. He added that President Aleksandar Vucic patronized an Ethno-Network. Lytvynenko suggested trying to sell Serbian souvenirs, the same vyshyvankas, which the Serbs have in a different form. He underlined the closeness of Serbian and Ukrainian traditions, despite different roots.
Nevertheless, the ambassador expressed an opinion that now is “not the time to force events.”
Oleksandr Lytvynenko said that Ukraine must gradually strengthen its presence in Serbia. The first task is to strengthen the role of Ukraine in the information space. It is also important to increase cultural and information exchange, so that Ukrainians know more about Serbia, and Serbians know more about Ukraine first-hand.
As the ambassador believes, it is necessary to “bring Ukrainian experts and artists to Serbia, hold exhibitions, especially since there is something to show.”
Simultaneously, Lytvynenko noted that the lion’s share of economic ties between the USSR and Yugoslavia in the 1960s-80s “were, in fact, ties with Ukraine, but the Serbs are unaware of this, and there is much of that.”
As for the prospects of organizing a direct passenger rail link between Kyiv and Belgrade, Lytvynenko suggested to launch Belgrade-Budapest first. After that happens, it will be possible to assess the results.
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Serbia signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Italy

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Minister of Agriculture Dragan Glamočić signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Verona with his Italian counterpart Francesco Lollobrigida, thereby enhancing agricultural cooperation between Serbia and Italy across 22 areas. This includes, among other things, the exchange of experience, twinning projects, and joint participation in agricultural fairs. Glamočić told Tanjug news agency that action plans have … Read more

Georgia’s exports up 24% in March, imports rise 4%

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The Georgian National Statistics Service says Georgia’s exports increased by 24% year-on-year in March 2026, reaching $697 million, up by $135 million compared to the same period last year. Imports rose by 4%, increasing by $67 million to $1.59 billion. In the first quarter of 2026, total exports reached $1.72 billion, up 23% year-on-year, while … Read more

Georgia discusses deepening bilateral ties with Kazakhstan

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As the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reports, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with his Georgian counterpart Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili, during his visit to Tbilisi.
Mainly, the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Georgian relations were the central topics of the talks. The discussion was pragmatic, multifaceted and built on shared interest in promoting sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation.
According to Kosherbayev, Kazakhstan considers Georgia as a reliable political and economic partner in the South Caucasus. He also highlighted centuries-old traditions of friendship and mutual support between the countries. Moreover, the Minister noted Georgia’s importance role as a key link in the regional transport and logistics architecture connecting Europe and Asia.
As Kosherbayev underlined, contacts at the highest and high levels are important for creating a solid foundation for today’s meaningful discussion of current issues on the bilateral agenda. Meanwhile, he noted that the results of the official visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to Kazakhstan in February 2025. It gave an additional impetus to bilateral cooperation. Due to that, Kazakh-Georgian relations achieved a qualitatively new level.
Notably, the both sides acknowledged the positive dynamics in trade turnover during the discussion of the economic matters. The volume of Kazakhstani investments in the Georgian economy exceeded 600 million US dollars. Also, Kazakhstani companies actively participated in the country’s logistics, energy and finance projects.
Particularly, one of the key priorities of cooperation is the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).
As Kosherbayev said, a steady increase of its capacity, better predictability of transport services and transparency of tariff policy were the counties’ common tasks.
The initiative of Kazakh President Kassym Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization under the UN also drew attention of the Kazakh official. Its aims are strengthening global cooperation in the sustainable management of water resources and ensuring water security.
Also, the significant potential for expanding cooperation in the agro-industrial complex, digital economy and financial services was noted by both ministers.
Both sides are confident that the negotiations held during the ongoing visit would consolidate the positive momentum achieved. They identified concrete steps of further development of cooperation across key areas such as transport and logistics, energy, trade and investment.
Finally, a Program of Cooperation between the Foreign Ministries for 2026-2027 was signed by Kosherbayev and Botchorishvili following the talks.
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Ukraine increases agri-food exports by road

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In the first quarter of this year, Ukraine steadily increased agri-food exports by road, experts from Spike Brokers noted. Specifically, exports are estimated at 235.7 thsd tons in January, 281.7 thsd tons in February, and 333.2 thsd tons in March. March marked the highest monthly figure since November 2024. “In the export structure, processed products … Read more

Serbia could restrict food exports

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According to Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić, any potential restriction on exports would not pose a problem for domestic farmers, as the state would cover the costs. “If irresponsible behaviour continues and if we see that things are deteriorating in global supply chains, I will initiate decisions to ban the export of the most important products … Read more