Ag minister meets with counterparts in Indonesia
MELFORT, Sask. – The G20 Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Indonesia concluded with a renewed commitment to support Ukraine during the ongoing invasion by Russian forces.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Canada will continue to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people who have been impacted, and recognize the need to address the challenges posed by it, including the impacts on supply chains.
‘Canada joined other G20 members in the condemnation of Russia’s actions in Ukraine and to outline the serious consequences for the agriculture sector, food prices, and food security,” Bibeau said.
Bibeau said other conversations with her counterparts focused on finding solutions to international issues in agriculture.