Russian Foreign Ministry Special Envoy Oleg Ozerov stated that "Russia and the countries participating in the Russian-African summit this week will discuss Moscow's exports of grain and fertilizers." He told the Russian media agency, "The establishment of logistical corridors and centers not only for food and fertilizers but also for any other products from the Russian Federation will be one of the topics under discussion." He added, "The idea of logistical corridors and the establishment of grain centers seems promising and feasible to me."