Türkiye Seeks To Extend Grain Deal For 120 Days: Defense Minister
Date
3/15/2023 7:49:19 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Türkiye is making efforts to bring Ukraine and Russia to an
agreement for the extension of the grain deal to 120 days instead
of the current plan of two months, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar
said on March 15, trend reports citing hurriyet daily
news .
“We started negotiations with the idea of extending the grain
corridor for another 120 days in accordance with the initial
version of the agreement. Our friends with the Russian and
Ukrainian sides held their talks at the technical level. We also
continue our talks at the ministerial level,” Akar told reporters
at the parliament.
“We will continue our contacts to extend the deal to 120 days
instead of two months,” he added.
The parties will evaluate the issue and make their decision, he
said.“The United Nations thinks similarly to us. We continue our
talks. Hopefully, we will try to resolve this as soon as possible,”
Akar stated.
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