(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
The U.S., European Union the United Kingdom welcomed the
agreement signed by Russia, Ukraine, the United Nations and Türkiye
to resume grain exports through the Black Sea, with the goal to
ease the threat of a global food crisis, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah .
'Today's Istanbul agreement is a step in the right direction. We
call for its swift implementation,' tweeted the bloc's foreign
policy chief Josep Borrell.
Borrell added that the EU continues to provide help in shipping
Ukrainian grain.
'The EU remains committed to helping Ukraine bring as much of
its grain into global markets as quickly as possible. The EU's
Solidarity Lanes plan has facilitated the export of 2.5 million
tons in June alone. We are also working closely with partners such
as the U.N. and G-7, to promote a multilateral response to broader
aspects of global food security. In this context, we are mobilizing
over 7.7 billion euros until 2024,' Borrell said in the
statement.
The U.S. also said it welcomes Ukraine grain deal inked in
Istanbul, calling it 'positive step,' thanking President Erdoğan,
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres for their efforts.
Meanwhile, the U.K. government congratulated Türkiye and the
U.N. for brokering the deal to resume grain exports from
Ukraine.
Others also welcomed the groundbreaking development.
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime
Organization, Kitack Lim said he's pleased about the deal.
'I am very pleased that all parties have reached agreement on
the way forward for ships to safely transport much-needed grain and
other commodities through the Black Sea...'
Guy Platten, the Secretary-General of the International Chamber
of Shipping also said it was a long-needed breakthrough for
millions of people. He continued by saying that although the deal
is an important step, more work still needs to be done.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also welcomed the
deal.
'The G7 is working closely with partners like Türkiye and others
to ensure that we can get that grain out of Ukraine and to places
around the world where it's needed without putting at risk
Ukraine's sovereignty and protection,' Trudeau said.
With the mediation of Türkiye and the U.N., Ukraine and Russia
signed an agreement in Istanbul on Friday on the resumption of
Ukraine's grain shipments from Black Sea ports.
Under the deal, reached on a U.N.-led plan during July 13 talks
in Istanbul, a coordination center will be established to carry out
joint inspections at the entrance and exit of the harbors, and to
ensure the safety of the routes.
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