The Joint Coordination Center, which will take care of the export of Ukrainian grain and other foodstuffs from the ports of Ukraine through the Black Sea, has opened in Turkey, Istanbul.
Source: Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar
It is noted that civilian and military representatives from Ukraine, the UN, Turkey, and Russia will work at the centre permanently.
“The inability to export grain from Ukraine has created a serious security risk due to famine and illegal migration around the world, especially in the Middle East and Africa. Therefore, a need arose to create a corridor at sea for the safe delivery of more than 25 million tonnes of grain waiting at Ukrainian ports to the countries that need it in a short period.”
The Minister added that the work of the Joint Coordination Center will pave the way for a sustainable peaceful environment.
“We have already stated and we say at every opportunity that we stand for peace, tranquillity, and dialogue.”
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