KUALA LUMPUR: It is important to maintain the newly-signed Russia-Ukraine grain deal as it could lead to any ceasefire in the discord that began at the end of February this year, says Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Cavusoglu also said that although the 120-day feed deal between The ussr and Ukraine have been inked, the situation between two countries continued to be fluid at the moment.
“I have to inform you that the situation is usually fragile because both sides (Russia plus Ukraine) are still fighting against each other.
“So, I believe this grain deal will be our basis for the comprehensive ceasefire plus plans for enduring peace in the region, ” said Cavusoglu within Parliament on Thurs (Aug 4).
“This has to be eco friendly and everyone must act responsibly and become committed to continue this flow, ” added Cavusoglu, who was speaking alongside Malaysian International Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Cavusoglu is on a two-day official go to in Malaysia that started on August 3.
Cavusoglu said the hemp deal that was signed on July 22 between Russia plus Ukraine is set to last for 120 days and it could be automatically renewed whenever its term runs out.
Cavusoglu also said Ukrainian materials exports will be monitored closely by the combined coordination centre (JCC) in Istanbul, which was launched on July 27 to ensure safe sea travel.
Cavusoglu said it had been pertinent that The ussr and Ukraine continue exporting their products to the world.
“Russia will be able to export its own grain plus related products, as well as fertilisers. The entire world requirements goods from each countries, so this has to be a sustainable 1, ” added Cavusoglu.
The Russia-Ukraine deal to foreign trade grain and fertiliser was brokered by Turkiye and the Un on July 22 and it took two months of talks.
The conflict among Russia and Ukraine that began on Feb 24 acquired disrupted global food and energy supplies as well as the United Nations had cautioned of multiple famines taking place this year.