The deputy protection ministers of Türkiye, Russia, and Ukraine are anticipated to carry a assembly in Istanbul on Friday to debate the extension of the Black Sea grain deal, set to run out later this month, the Turkish protection chief mentioned.
“We discussed the grain initiative in our meetings. In this context, as a result of the acceptance of our proposal by both parties, it is planned for the deputy defense ministers of Türkiye, Ukraine, and Russia to meet in Istanbul on Friday, May 5,” National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar instructed reporters within the province of Kayseri in central Türkiye.
Various points, notably the Black Sea grain deal, will likely be mentioned in the course of the assembly, he added. The deal is about to run out on May 18.
“It is our hope that the grain deal will proceed undisturbed as a result of this settlement is essential for regional peace and stability, in addition to for international locations in want.
“In this context, we can say that the parties are willing to extend the deadline. It is our wish that this initiative be extended without any problems,” Akar mentioned.
Türkiye, the UN, Russia, and Ukraine signed a deal in Istanbul final July to renew grain exports from three Ukrainian Black Sea ports, which had been paused after the Russia-Ukraine struggle started in February 2022.
A Joint Coordination Center with officers from the three international locations and the UN was arrange in Istanbul to supervise the shipments.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
