In the region of the Western Balkans, there is no shortage of basic foodstuffs, shops are well supplied and there is no reason for greater concern among citizens.
This was announced at the SWG regional ministerial video conference, where ministers and high-ranking officials responsible for agriculture in the countries of the Western Balkans discussed the current state of the food supply chain.
As instructed by the Montenegrin Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, the relevant minister from Montenegro, Aleksandar Stijović, also participated in that conference.
"At the conference, ministers and high-ranking officials discussed surpluses and deficits of certain types of agricultural - food products, trade and free movement of agricultural goods, inputs and supplies, as well as open issues and joint actions to facilitate trade," says the announcement.
Ministers and government officials are reported to have expressed a strong commitment to effective regional cooperation and finding a common mechanism to overcome market disruptions, disruptions in food supply chains and regional trade in agricultural goods.
"It was reported that there is no shortage of basic foodstuffs in the region, that shops are well supplied and that there is no reason for citizens to be more concerned," said the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro.
At the conference, it was pointed out that private stockpiling should be avoided, as well as that governments are ready to provide additional support to the agricultural sector.
"The joint commitment to coordination and regional cooperation and European integration was expressed, emphasizing that the ministries will continuously exchange information with the determination to solve potential problems in the spirit of solidarity and good neighborliness," said the Ministry.
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