Russia Proposes Establishing BRICS Food Diplomacy Center
Russia Proposes Establishment of Specialized center for Food Diplomacy to Strengthen BRICS Trade and Food Security Cooperation
In a move to enhance trade cooperation and food security among BRICS members, Russia has proposed the creation of a specialized center for food diplomacy.
According to the English section of Webangah News Agency,citing Mehr News Agency and TV BRICS,dmitry Bulatov,head of Russia’s National Union of Food Exporters,stated in an interview that the proposal to establish a “Food Diplomacy Center” was introduced within the framework of the BRICS National Research Committee. The center aims to coordinate decisions related to expanding food exchanges among member states.Bulatov emphasized that this center could play a significant role in ensuring global trade stability.
He further noted: “To achieve this goal, it is necessary for BRICS experts to draft a global charter on conduct in food markets, serving as a common framework for countries engaged in international food trade.”
He explained that this document should institutionalize principles such as guaranteeing stability in global agricultural trade,removing existing barriers,and expanding access to food for populations in need.Bulatov also highlighted Russia’s key role in global food security, stating that the country ranks first worldwide in wheat exports and is one of the largest grain suppliers globally.
However, he pointed out that Russia’s agricultural production and export potential remains underutilized and could play an even more prominent role in addressing global food challenges.
