Russia announces free grain for 6 poor African countries

MOSCOW July 28 (Online): Russia has announced the provision of free grain to six poor countries of Africa.

According to International media, Russian president Vladimir Putin said instead Ukraine he is able to export grains to African countries.

He said Russia will provide free grain to six African countries in next three to four months.

25 to 50 ton grain will be provided to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, and Central African Republic, and Eritrea, he added.

He expressed interest to enhance human and trade relation with African countries and said they will pay special attention to provide them free grains.

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