State Food Safety Service works to open Algerian market for Ukrainian poultry beef and dairy products

Ukraine and Algeria have intensified work on expanding the list of agricultural products for export, specifically regarding the opening of the poultry meat market, the press service of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection reported following a business mission of a Ukrainian delegation to Algeria.

"We are working not only on opening markets but also on ensuring that Ukrainian business has predictable working conditions. Today, Ukraine already has agreed export directions to Algeria: milk and dairy products, beef, as well as cattle for fattening and breeding purposes," First Deputy Head of the State Food Safety Service Oleh Osiyan noted.

During meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Algeria, the parties discussed accelerating the certification of Ukrainian dairy enterprises. Special attention was paid to the procedures for opening exports of poultry meat and finished products made from it.

The mission, led by Ambassador of Ukraine to Algeria Oleksandr Voronin, also included representatives of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (SMPU) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The parties agreed to resume regular dialogue between the competent authorities of both countries.

As reported, Algeria remains one of the key North African markets for the Ukrainian agricultural sector. Currently, the countries already have signed veterinary certificates for the export of a number of products of animal origin.