According to UN forecasts, if Ukrainian grain is not possible in the near future, food prices in the world will take off many times that it will turn out to be a real hunger for a number of African countries.
About threats of food security, Haqqin.az correspondent talked with former President Mauritius Amina Gurib-Fakim.
According to the sixth president and the commander in chief of the army, Mauritius, the blocking of Ukrainian grain threatens not only Africa. She is sure that all countries will soon feel the consequences of the “grain crisis.”
“World leaders have already understood the true danger of the situation and now give special attention to the development of agriculture, – Amina Gurib -Fakim emphasized.” Of course, poor countries will suffer first of all. But, I assure you, all continents will feel the consequences, without exception. It is urgent to solve the problem with Ukrainian grain. “
Ex-president of Mauritius also stated that the government of its country plans to send one billion dollars to the development of agriculture until 2025, thereby ensuring the food security of the island.
for reference. Mauritius – island state in East Africa with a population of 1.2 million people. Amina Gurib-Fakim was the first woman in the history of Mauritius, chosen by the president. In 2018, she had to resign due to the threat of impeachment. The president was suspected of embezzlement of funds, but could not prove it.