Moscow, April 9 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting dedicated to the creation of the BRICS Grain Exchange, TV BRICS reported, citing the press service of the Russian Government.

During the meeting, participants spoke about the options for creating and operating the exchange and mechanisms for interacting with trading platforms, producers, and grain exporters.

Patrushev said that the initiative will boost global food security. He recalled that agriculture ministers of BRICS countries and the leaders of the union supported the idea in 2024, TV BRICS reported.

Patrushev stated, "BRICS countries account for nearly half of the global production and consumption of grain. Accordingly, the trading platform will all...