UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thanked Türkiye for contributions to the extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative for a guarantee global food security.
“We have some positive and important developments. confirmation by the Russian Federation to continue its participation in Black Sea Initiative for Another 60 days. I welcome this decisionGuterres said news conference.
His remarks came hours After Erdogan announced The deal that was set To expire on May 18, it was extended for two months.
With efforts of our country support of Our Russian friends, contributions of Our Ukrainian friends, it was decided to extend the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement for two more months in A letter addressed to the AKP’s provincial mayors, deputies and mayors via video link.
Guterres said that continuing good news for the world But outstanding issues remain.
“I once again I express my gratitude to President Erdogan and government of Türkiye for Their efforts are working in permanent format with The Secretary-General of the United Nations said.
Türkiye, the United Nations, Russia and Ukraine initially signed the agreement in Istanbul last July to resume grain exports from three Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea, which were halted after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war in February 2022.
joint coordination center with officials of the three countries And it was the United Nations set up in Istanbul to supervise shipments.
The Red Cross praises the extension of an agreement
extension of The Black Sea grain deal is a “lifeline” for Those who We are struggling with food scarcity and financial instability, chief of The International Committee of The Red Cross (International Committee of the Red Cross) said on Wednesday.
“extension of The grain deal in the Black Sea is a lifeline for families across world who We are already struggling with Constant inflation and food scarcity financial Spoljarek said in a permit. “This in particular true for Societies affected by armed conflict and violence.
She said the prices for basic products increased by 99% in South Sudan 88% in Syria 80% in Sudan 62% in Ethiopia 54% in Myanmar over the past year.
“It is crucial that all efforts made To reach agreements that enable the export of grain from Russia and Ukraine, which millions of people about the world He depends on,” she added.
previously on Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine confirmed the extension of Deal.
“we confirm the announcement By Turkish President (Recep Tayyip Erdogan) that the Black Sea Initiative will be extended “In two months,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. for The Russian Foreign Ministry said.
“This creates an opportunity for ensure global Food security no just with words but with actions in the first place for countries that need It is the most. “
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Alexander Kubrakov also Confirmed that the cereal aisle will remain Open until at least July 18th.
We welcome the extension of the work of initiative, but we emphasize that it is necessary work Kubrakov Books on Facebook. He said that approximately 70 ships currently expected in Turkish water for a permit.
Russia has also Complain about the sides of deal and previously threatened to withdraw out of the agreement. Zakharova on Wed said that no inconsistencies in app of cereal agreement should be solved” soon like possible. “
The breakthrough deal was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey with warring parties last summer l help processing a global The food crisis was exacerbated by the Moscow crisis invasion of ukraine, one of the world’s leading grain exporters. The agreement came with Separate agreement to facilitate shipments of Russian food and fertilizers that Moscow insists not to use.
United Nations officials and analysts warned that A failure To extend the Black Sea Pill initiative can hurt countries in Africa, Middle East and parts of dependent asia on Wheat, barley, vegetable oil and other affordable food products in Ukraine, especially since drought takes a heavy toll. The deal helped bring prices down of Food commodities like wheat over the last year, but that relief did not reach the kitchen tables.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thanked Türkiye for contributions to the extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative for a guarantee global food security.
“We have some positive and important developments. confirmation by the Russian Federation to continue its participation in Black Sea Initiative for Another 60 days. I welcome this decisionGuterres said news conference.
His remarks came hours After Erdogan announced The deal that was set To expire on May 18, it was extended for two months.
With efforts of our country support of Our Russian friends, contributions of Our Ukrainian friends, it was decided to extend the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement for two more months in A letter addressed to the AKP’s provincial mayors, deputies and mayors via video link.
Guterres said that continuing good news for the world But outstanding issues remain.
“I once again I express my gratitude to President Erdogan and government of Türkiye for Their efforts are working in permanent format with The Secretary-General of the United Nations said.
Türkiye, the United Nations, Russia and Ukraine initially signed the agreement in Istanbul last July to resume grain exports from three Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea, which were halted after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war in February 2022.
joint coordination center with officials of the three countries And it was the United Nations set up in Istanbul to supervise shipments.
The Red Cross praises the extension of an agreement
extension of The Black Sea grain deal is a “lifeline” for Those who We are struggling with food scarcity and financial instability, chief of The International Committee of The Red Cross (International Committee of the Red Cross) said on Wednesday.
“extension of The grain deal in the Black Sea is a lifeline for families across world who We are already struggling with Constant inflation and food scarcity financial Spoljarek said in a permit. “This in particular true for Societies affected by armed conflict and violence.
She said the prices for basic products increased by 99% in South Sudan 88% in Syria 80% in Sudan 62% in Ethiopia 54% in Myanmar over the past year.
“It is crucial that all efforts made To reach agreements that enable the export of grain from Russia and Ukraine, which millions of people about the world He depends on,” she added.
previously on Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine confirmed the extension of Deal.
“we confirm the announcement By Turkish President (Recep Tayyip Erdogan) that the Black Sea Initiative will be extended “In two months,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. for The Russian Foreign Ministry said.
“This creates an opportunity for ensure global Food security no just with words but with actions in the first place for countries that need It is the most. “
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Alexander Kubrakov also Confirmed that the cereal aisle will remain Open until at least July 18th.
We welcome the extension of the work of initiative, but we emphasize that it is necessary work Kubrakov Books on Facebook. He said that approximately 70 ships currently expected in Turkish water for a permit.
Russia has also Complain about the sides of deal and previously threatened to withdraw out of the agreement. Zakharova on Wed said that no inconsistencies in app of cereal agreement should be solved” soon like possible. “
The breakthrough deal was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey with warring parties last summer l help processing a global The food crisis was exacerbated by the Moscow crisis invasion of ukraine, one of the world’s leading grain exporters. The agreement came with Separate agreement to facilitate shipments of Russian food and fertilizers that Moscow insists not to use.
United Nations officials and analysts warned that A failure To extend the Black Sea Pill initiative can hurt countries in Africa, Middle East and parts of dependent asia on Wheat, barley, vegetable oil and other affordable food products in Ukraine, especially since drought takes a heavy toll. The deal helped bring prices down of Food commodities like wheat over the last year, but that relief did not reach the kitchen tables.