Russia Continues to Provide Fertilizer Assistance to the Global South
A humanitarian vessel carrying 55,000 tons of Russian fertilizer has finally departed for Sri Lanka after being held up in the European Union, as announced by the producer Uralchem. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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A humanitarian shipment of fertilizers has successfully set off for Sri Lanka after being held up in the EU since 2022.
Uralchem, the fertilizer producer, announced on Friday that the MV Asian Majesty has left Latvian waters, carrying 55,000 tons of potash. The vessel had been moored in the Bay of Riga since early 2022 due to Western sanctions related to Ukraine.
The company confirmed that inspections indicated the fertilizer remained in good condition despite its extended time on the ship and will be instrumental in enhancing essential crop farming in Sri Lanka.
“Unfortunately, Sri Lanka has recently suffered one of the worst economic crises in decades, which affected this island nation’s agricultural output and put vast swaths of the population at risk of food insecurity,” Uralchem CEO Dmitry Konyaev stated.
He noted that “potash is an essential nutrient for the growth and reproduction of plants, and its use in crop farming is vital for consistent yield gains,” emphasizing that the company is “proud to contribute to the stability of Sri Lanka’s farming sector and the wellbeing of its people.”
This shipment marks Uralchem's sixth provision of free fertilizer to nations facing food shortages as the company seeks to “alleviate the effects of an unprecedented global food crisis.”
Since late 2022, Uralchem Group, one of the largest fertilizer producers in Russia and globally, has provided around 190,000 tons of fertilizers to developing countries, covering sea freight and other transportation costs. In collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme, the company has dispatched over 166,000 tons of critical fertilizers from European ports to various nations, including Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and now Sri Lanka.
A total of 262,000 tons of Russian fertilizers were blocked at ports in Latvia, Estonia, Belgium, and the Netherlands in 2022. In response, Moscow offered to distribute the commodity free of charge to countries in need, particularly in Africa.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
Uralchem, the fertilizer producer, announced on Friday that the MV Asian Majesty has left Latvian waters, carrying 55,000 tons of potash. The vessel had been moored in the Bay of Riga since early 2022 due to Western sanctions related to Ukraine.
The company confirmed that inspections indicated the fertilizer remained in good condition despite its extended time on the ship and will be instrumental in enhancing essential crop farming in Sri Lanka.
“Unfortunately, Sri Lanka has recently suffered one of the worst economic crises in decades, which affected this island nation’s agricultural output and put vast swaths of the population at risk of food insecurity,” Uralchem CEO Dmitry Konyaev stated.
He noted that “potash is an essential nutrient for the growth and reproduction of plants, and its use in crop farming is vital for consistent yield gains,” emphasizing that the company is “proud to contribute to the stability of Sri Lanka’s farming sector and the wellbeing of its people.”
This shipment marks Uralchem's sixth provision of free fertilizer to nations facing food shortages as the company seeks to “alleviate the effects of an unprecedented global food crisis.”
Since late 2022, Uralchem Group, one of the largest fertilizer producers in Russia and globally, has provided around 190,000 tons of fertilizers to developing countries, covering sea freight and other transportation costs. In collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme, the company has dispatched over 166,000 tons of critical fertilizers from European ports to various nations, including Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and now Sri Lanka.
A total of 262,000 tons of Russian fertilizers were blocked at ports in Latvia, Estonia, Belgium, and the Netherlands in 2022. In response, Moscow offered to distribute the commodity free of charge to countries in need, particularly in Africa.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
