Turkey and Ukraine Discuss Options for Restoring the Grain Corridor

Türkiye’s efforts to restore the operations of the Black Sea Grain Initiative were discussed during the visit of Ukraine’s Defence Minister. This was reported at a press briefing by the Ministry of Defence of Türkiye, Ukrinform reports.

"We were glad to receive the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Mr. Rustem Umerov, in our country. During the meeting, which took place in a very friendly and constructive atmosphere and further strengthened our relations... our efforts to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative were discussed," the Turkish Ministry of Defence reported.

In addition, the parties discussed the situation of the Black Sea, Türkiye’s compliance with the provisions of the Montreux Convention regarding the closure of straits, and other issues.

It was also noted that Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Güler, at a meeting with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, emphasized Türkiye’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity.