# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says talks with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will focus on securing markets for South African produce and ensuring access to grain and fertilizer. Zelensky is on a state visit to South Africa. The discussions aim to address global supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Steenhuisen stressed the importance of these supplies for food security and pledged continued support for small-scale farmers through better market access:
Steenhuisen prioritises market access in Ukraine talks [SOUND]
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