Ukraine's grain exports from Black Sea ports set to resume within two weeks: Turkey

After historic grain corridor agreement signed by Moscow and Kyiv, Turkey claimed that grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports are expected to resume within two weeks. Turkish presidential spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin stated that grain shipment is in interest of both Russia and Ukraine, who are currently indulged in a war in Eastern Europe. "We can expect first ships to sail in two weeks. It also depends on how rey both warring countries are," he told Bloomberg. On July 22, grain deal was signed by Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, which was mediated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United Nations chief António Guterres. 

Speaking furr, Kalin stated that a significant agreement on grain supplies was achieved despite challenges, similarly, steps will be taken to achieve a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Furr, he also applauded Ankara for striking a balance between Moscow and Kyiv to reach grain agreement. "We will continue policy of balance between Russia and Ukraine. When war started, I said 'who will talk to Russians at end of day if everyone burns bridges?'" Kalin ted. 

Joint Coordination Center launched to oversee grain shipments

Meanwhile, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar stated that Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul, which will oversee secure shipments of grain from Ukraine via a recognised sea route, has begun operations. He furr outlined that centre's operations would be coordinated by officials of United Nations. According to Turkish Defense Ministry, grain corridor deal, which led to establishment of Joint Center, will be continued for as long as is necessary. ministry ded that this agreement could also serve as a template for resolving energy crisis. 

Turkey promises to  ensure speedy and safe grain exports from Ukraine

Earlier, Turkish Defence Ministry promised to ensure speedy and safe grain exports from Ukraine via Black Sea. Defence Minister  Akar stated that Turkey will continue to uphold its commitment and fulfil obligations laid out in grain agreement. tably, Turkey has continued to serve as primary mediator between two warring sides since start of Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Furr, transcontinental nation has also facilitated multiple rounds of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and laid foundation for a historic agreement that would aid in reducing immediate dangers of global food insecurity and hunger in weaker nations. 

Im: AP