Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, Denys Bashlyk, has described Ghana as one of the most attractive destinations for business and strategic cooperation in Africa, citing the country’s stable governance and results-driven partnerships.

Speaking during the launch of a regional food distribution hub in Accra on April 10, 2026, Bashlyk said Ghana offers a conducive environment for investment and collaboration.

“One of the best and favourable countries where we can start exploring and start cooperation in Africa is Ghana. You have a really, really good government that has decided to sign a memorandum with us and begin cooperation,” he stated.

He praised Ghana’s approach to partnerships, noting that the focus goes beyond formal agreements to tangible outcomes.

“The cooperation is not only about signing documents; it’s about providing projects with results you can see and touch,” Bashlyk added.

The remarks were made at the launch of a regional food distribution hub by RIDNE, a Ukrainian private-sector consortium, aimed at transforming humanitarian food supply chains across West Africa and the Sahel.

The initiative seeks to address growing global food insecurity by introducing a more transparent, equitable, and resilient system for food procurement and distribution.

The hub, officially opened in Accra on April 9, will serve as a strategic logistics centre for the region, with a large-scale food distribution exercise scheduled for April 10.

The system is also designed to respond to urgent food crises in regions such as Sudan, where millions continue to face acute hunger. Through direct distribution networks, RIDNE aims to improve delivery speed, traceability, and efficiency.

The Ghana hub will function as a central node for food distribution in West Africa, prioritising an “Africa-first” procurement strategy. Local food products will be sourced wherever possible, while Ukrainian imports will supplement supply gaps.

This blended model is expected to stabilise food prices, strengthen local agricultural systems, and ensure consistent food availability during emergencies.

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for such investments.

“For us in the ministry, we have to create the enabling environment and employment opportunities. Initiatives like this will lead to the establishment of factories in Ghana to produce goods locally,” he said.

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