Türkiye, Ukraine discuss Black Sea grain corridor deal

Turkish National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, as well as Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov have discussed the importance of maintaining the Black Sea grain corridor deal.

In separate telephone conversations, the ministers underlined the latest developments around the export of agricultural products from the three southern ports of Ukraine, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Turkish National Defense Ministry’s Twitter account.

1⃣ Millî Savunma Bakanı Hulusi Akar, Ukrayna Savunma Bakanı Oleksii Reznikov ve Ukrayna Altyapı Bakanı Oleksandr Kubrakov ile görüştü. Görüşmede tahıl sevkiyatına ilişkin son durum ele alındı. https://t.co/7gYqAPAmqZ#MSB #HulusiAkar pic.twitter.com/KMb53ezOkB

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) November 1, 2022

"The importance of maintaining the ‘grain agreement’, which enabled the safe export of over 10 million products, was emphasized. This is a significant contribution to eliminating the global food crisis. The agreement also proved its effectiveness in promoting dialogue and cooperation to resolve problems. The speed and convenience of maritime transportation of agricultural products were pointed out. The importance of clear separation of the issue of ‘grain agreement’ initiative and conditions of warfare was noted,” the ministry said in a statement.

It was stressed that Türkiye will continue to do its part in ensuring regional peace and providing humanitarian aid at all levels, as it has done so far.