Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi described the dialogue as "challenging but candid," indicating that while solutions are on the horizon, they require more time to finalize.
The parties discussed potential solutions, which would soon be announced, he said.
Ukrainian and Polish officials convened talks on Feb. 28 to explore options for unblocking the border, which has been blocked by Polish farmers since Feb. 20, addressing protesters' interests. The farmers have articulated several demands, including the abolition of duty-free trade with Ukraine and the complete closure of the Ukrainian-Polish border for trucks.
Their protests escalated when they emptied grain from Ukrainian railroad cars, an incident highlighting the growing tensions and the challenges in recovering the spilled grain.
The European Parliament Committee supported extending duty-free trade for Ukraine on March 7. Ukraine responded by expressing readiness to restrict trade with the EU on its terms.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on March 15 that the European Commission agreed to one of the demands of Polish farmers regarding the Green Deal.
The Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development declared its intention on March 20 to request a suspension of the transit of certain Ukrainian products through Poland.
Polish Minister of Development and Technology Krzysztof Hetman said on March 25 that Warsaw may halt Ukrainian grain transit through Poland from Apr. 1.
The discussions reached a pivotal moment as Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Warsaw on March 28 for intergovernmental consultations, marking a significant step in addressing and resolving the border impasse with Poland.