Russia and the United Arab Emirates are discussing expanding fertilizer trade and creating a BRICS grain exchange.

Russia intends to increase its exports of food and fertilizers to the United Arab Emirates, as well as advance joint initiatives in international agricultural trade. This information was released on Wednesday (29) by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. During a meeting with the Vice President of the Emirates, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Patrushev stated that Moscow also supports the development of a grain exchange focused on trade between BRICS countries. According to the Russian government, national companies are showing interest in expanding sales to the Emirati market, not only of food but also of mineral fertilizers. The statement was included in an official communiqué released by the Russian government.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.