Ukrainian grain export problem is held in Turkey

Xinhua News Agency, Istanbul, July 13 (Reporter Wang Feng) Representatives of Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and the United Nations on the 13th held a four -way talks in Ukraine's largest city of Ukraine from the Black Sea Port in Istanbul, Istanbul, and agreed to establish a coordination center to ensure the safety of food transportation safety. Essence

According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, the talks began around 16:00 local time and held in the form of closed doors for about an hour and a half. Turkish Defense Minister Akal issued a statement after the talks that the Quartet talks are of great significance to solve the grain crisis, and all parties have fully discussed how to safely transport food through the sea. Russia and Ukraine agreed to talk again in Turkey next week to discuss all details.

Akal said the talks were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere. All parties have reached an agreement on basic technical issues. They will establish a coordination center participating in the representatives of all parties in Istanbul to jointly manage the ships entering and exiting ports to ensure the safety of food transportation routes.

Russian Ministry of Defense spokesman Konashenkov said on the 13th that the Russian delegation proposed a solution as soon as possible to solve the problem of Ukraine's grain export. Ukraine Foreign Minister Coleba said that the Ukraine and Russia had a "two steps" on the grain export agreement.

According to the Ukrainian presidential website, President Ukraine Zeelianzki said on the 13th that according to the Ukraine representatives, the talks between Ukraine and Russia have made some progress on the day. Essence He also thanked the United Nations for their efforts with Turkey.

Ukraine is known as the "European Grasson" and is a large exporter of corn and wheat. According to reports, more than 20 million tons of Ukrainian grains remain in Odessa and cannot be shipped out. Ukraine has accused Russia of blocking ports to prevent U -Fang from exporting food. Russia denied the interference of Ukraine's exports, accusing Ukrainian from setting up a large amount of mines in the Black Sea waters to endanger navigation safety.

Russian President Putin said on June 30 in the visiting Indonesian President Zoko that Russia would not stop Ukraine's food exports, and no one would prevent the Ukrainian army from thunder and release food ships at the port. Russia will ensure the food transportation process. Safety. (Participate in reporters: Li Dongxu, Li Ming)

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