Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov spoke about the Black Sea Grain Initiative in Central Türkiye on Tuesday.
According to the statement of Akar and Kubrakov met in Central Turkish province of Kayseri and exchange views on the steps to be taken for Smooth and continuous continuity of Grain Agreement, formally known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
The deal between Moscow and Kyiv mediated last July by Ankara and the United Nations has so far ensured safe delivery of 28.3 million tons of grain l countries in need via 903 ships from three of Ports of Ukraine on the Black Sea. Exports temporarily stopped after the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War out in February 2022.
Acar also Emphasize the importance of immediate stop-fire between the warring parties in In order to prevent further loss of life and restore peace and stability in the region.
Türkiye will continue to do its part in Ensure regional peace and humanitarian aid added.
Kyiv He said on On Monday, Türkiye and the United Nations initiative that allowed safe export to the Black Sea of It was Ukrainian grain in danger of “Shut down” after Russia blocked inspections of Participating ships in Turkish water.
The Black Sea grain export deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations has been renewed for 60 days last month, but Russia has been hinting it may not agree to extend it further unless the West removes barriers to export of Russian grain and fertilizers, which are part of it of related deal.
