UN Chief Thanks Türkiye For Extension Of Ukraine Grain Deal
Date
5/18/2023 3:06:53 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thanked Türkiye for
contributions to the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative
for ensuring global food security, Azernews reports citing Daily
Sabah.
"We have some positive and significant developments... The
confirmation by the Russian Federation to continue its
participation in the Black Sea Initiative for another 60 days. I
welcome this decision," Guterres said at a news conference.
His remarks came hours after Erdogan announced the deal, which
was set to expire May 18, was extended for two months.
"With the efforts of our country, the support of our Russian
friends, and the contributions of our Ukrainian friends, it was
decided to extend the Black Sea grain corridor agreement for
another two months," Erdogan said in an address to his Justice and
Development Party's (AK Party) provincial heads, deputies and
mayors via video link.
Guterres said the continuation is good news for the world but
outstanding issues remain.
"I once again express my gratitude to President Erdogan and the
government of Türkiye for their efforts working in permanent
coordination with the United Nations," said the U.N. chief.
Türkiye, the U.N., Russia and Ukraine initially signed the
agreement in Istanbul last July to resume grain exports from three
Ukrainian Black Sea ports, which were halted after the
Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022.
A Joint Coordination Center with officials from the three
countries and the UN was set up in Istanbul to oversee the
shipments.
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