Dmitry Medvedev: Russia is making a big contribution to improving global food security

United RUSSIA chairman Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia is making a fairly significant contribution to improving global food security and supporting the efforts of the world community in the field of humanitarian assistance.

"Today, our country is making a very significant contribution to improving global food security. We really have very large food supplies," he said on Wednesday during an online meeting with representatives of political parties in Latin America.

Medvedev stressed that Russia also supports the efforts of the world community in the field of humanitarian response.

"We are consistently participating in the provision of food assistance both through bilateral channels and through the United Nations, including in the implementation of the regional initiative of the UN World Food Program to improve stability and school meals in Latin America and the Caribbean," the chairman emphasized. United Russia.

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He recalled that special programs for import substitution have been adopted in Russia, and a number of measures have been developed to support manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment.

"I know that our partners in Latin America have similar programs, since this topic is also very important for your countries and your parties," Medvedev added.