Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Ukraine grain vessels 'pose navigations risks' in Istanbul


(MENAFN) Ukrainian grain vessels anchored outside of Istanbul Strait waiting for scrutiny "pose navigations risks" after Russia's postponement of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Türkiye informed UN Security Council on Monday.

There were 97 loaded boats and 15 inbound boats recorded for review around Istanbul after Monday morning local time, Turkish Ambassador to the UN Feridun Sinirlioglu stated at a Security Council conference.

"The ships anchored outside of the Istanbul straits pose navigations risks. We are working with the UN on a movement plan for these vessels," according to the representative.

Sinirlioglu called the initiative a "success," underlining that the contract must carry on.

Brokered by Türkiye and the UN, the initiative has up to now moved over 9.5 million metric tons of grain and food stuff and it decreased the worldwide food prices, he added.

"As a result of this Initiative, the World Food Program was able to intervene before famine took hold. Children around the world, from Afghanistan to Ethiopia, Somalia to Yemen, are alive today because of the Black Sea Grain Initiative," he also said.

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