Turkish Presidency Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın announced that the transfer of Ukrainian grain to world markets via the Black Sea could begin in the near future.
“The Turkish side hopes that Lavrov’s visit will pave the way for the signing of a protocol and memorandum on this issue… A decision will be made on this issue, shipments will begin soon. I can say that if we have an agreement tomorrow, at least three to five times. ” Sea transportation will start in a week. First we need to clean the water of the mines at sea, so we tell our colleagues: we need to start as soon as possible. It is possible. ”
He described the shipment of Ukrainian grain by sea as the most viable option for Ankara’s contribution to resolving the food crisis.
He pointed out that negotiations for the establishment of a grain center in Istanbul to deliver Ukrainian grains are continuing in a positive way.
He stressed that the Russian side did not respond negatively to these initiatives, as the Ukrainian side reviewed the proposal for its own benefit.
According to him, concrete steps are expected to be taken in this regard in the coming days.
Source: TASS
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