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ISTANBUL, March 15 (Reuters) – Turkey of Ukraine Turkey will continue discussions on extending the agreement, which allows grain shipments from Black Sea ports for 120 days instead of 60, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday.

In the statement of the defense side, Akar said, “We started negotiations according to the initial version of the agreement. It is important to keep the deal going. We will continue our relations (on the extension) for 120 days instead of two months,” he said. Ministry.

The parties to the agreement will evaluate and decide on further extension of the agreement, Akar said, adding that Ankara hopes for a positive result.

Russia and Ukraine on July 22 in Turkey UNAfter signing the Black Sea Grain Initiative supported by Ukraine millions of tons of grain and other food products were exported from its ports, helping global food prices fall to record lows.

While negotiations are ongoing, Russia to allow the contract to be extended for half of the previous extension period, i.e. 60 days offer did, however Ukraine he rejected it.

Report written by Ömer Berberoğlu Ezgi Erkoyun Edited by Ece Toksabay

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2023-03-15 15:35:37
Source – reuters

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