Bangladesh receives 3,000 tons of sunflower oil under Grain from Ukraine Initiative

Photo by: World Food Programme

Bangladesh has received 3,000 tons of sunflower oil under the Grain from Ukraine initiative. According to the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the purchase and delivery were funded by the Government of Sweden.

“I thank Sweden and other partners for supporting the Grain from Ukraine initiative and express my admiration to the Government of Bangladesh for its leadership in addressing the humanitarian needs of the Rohingya community,” said H.E. Dr Oleksandr Polishchuk, Ambassador of Ukraine “I also commend WFP and all humanitarian actors for their critical work. The food assistance we saw is an exemplary programme that meets not only basic needs but also respects dignity.”

The sunflower oil for the Rohingya was produced in Ukraine, while the Government of Sweden covered procurement and transportation costs amounting to USD 7 million.

“Through that action, the Grain from Ukraine initiative strengthens food security for Rohingya refugees, supports Ukrainian farmers whose livelihoods are under threat, and helps stabilize global food supply chains” added H.E. Nicolas Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden.