Black Sea Disruptions Threaten Global Food Security, Leaders to Meet

A high-level event will be held on September 22 to discuss the impact of disruptions in the Black Sea on global food security. The meeting, hosted by the European Union, France, Romania, and Ukraine, comes at a critical moment for food markets. Several countries are likely to face further food insecurity due to higher market prices.

The situation in the Black Sea is affecting grain export infrastructure, with several attacks reported on port facilities. This has resulted in a disruption of supply chains, increasing prices and insecurity for millions of people globally.

Ukraine is one of the world's key agricultural producers and exporters, providing up to 10% of total world wheat exports. The country heavily supplies regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, contributing to global food security.