The Minister of Agriculture of Poland, Czesław Siekierski, addressed the farmers and the protesters, who are preparing a complete blockade of the checkpoints on the border with Ukraine.
Siekierski addressed the Polish farmers
The Polish minister sent a letter to farmers noting that "regulating agricultural trade with Ukraine is one of the ministry's priorities."
Siekierski noted that his ministry wants to "develop a bilateral agreement with Ukraine that would expand the scope of market protection to include other sensitive products, such as sugar, poultry, eggs, soft fruits, honey, apple juice, oils."
The minister warned that the complete closure of the border could lead to the suspension of the export of Polish goods to Ukraine and, as a result, lead to the elimination of many jobs.
He assured that the ministry is applying for additional funds to help farmers.
The minister assured that the government wants to solve problems with farmers and invited them to negotiations.
I would like the result of our joint work to be an agreement on solving current problems and developing a program for the future, he wrote.
Siekierski also called on the demonstrators to ensure their activities do as little harm to society as possible.
The situation on the border with Poland
Starting February 20, Polish farmers planned to block all checkpoints on the border with Ukraine.
On February 20, as part of the 30-day farmers' general strike, we announce that all protests will be focused on a complete blockade of all border crossings between Poland and Ukraine, the protesters said.
On February 9, Polish farmers started a nationwide strike. The protest will last at least until March 10.
