The Jordanian government confirmed today, Tuesday, that Russia’s termination of the grain deal could affect grain prices in the long run, but now it has reassured Jordanians that the country has a “safe margin”.
Jordanian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply spokesman Yanal Al-Baramawi said: “Jordan’s grain reserves are safe and convenient and cover domestic consumption for about 13 months,” adding that “the Kingdom imports grain from multiple origins and imports continue in line with tenders proposed by the ministry.
The Jordanian official stressed that Russia’s decision to withdraw from the agreement could have a long-term, rather than foreseeable, impact on global and local grain prices if it continues for a long time. cereals and have no stock.
The failure of the West to implement the relevant part of the Black Sea Grain Initiative prompted Moscow to announce the suspension of the deal, which includes the export of Ukrainian grain and agricultural products.
A Russian Foreign Ministry statement on Monday said Russia was withdrawing its grain security guarantees and closing a humanitarian corridor in the Black Sea.
The ministry said that Russia would be ready to consider resuming the grain deal only if tangible results are obtained, and not promises and assurances.
The ministry indicated that after a year the results of work in the implementation of the Black Sea Initiative look disappointing, emphasizing that food exports from Ukraine until the last moment remained aimed at serving the interests of Kiev and its Western sponsors.
Source: Ammon + RT
