Introducing the negotiation of alternative solutions for the export agreement of agricultural products from the Black Sea port, the Russian and Turkish Foreign Ministers held a press conference
On August 31 local time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with visiting Türkiye's Foreign Minister Feidan in Moscow. After the talks, the foreign ministers of the two countries jointly held a press conference.
Lavrov introduced the current status of Russia Turkey relations and the situation of the talks between the two sides at the press conference. Lavrov emphasized that since July 18th, Russia has withdrawn from the agreement on the export of agricultural products from Black Sea ports, and the prerequisite for returning to the agreement is as Russian President Putin has repeatedly mentioned, that it is necessary to effectively fulfill its obligations to Russia and implement the Russian part of the agreement.
Lavrov said that he exchanged views with Feidan on the implementation of the relevant initiative of Russian President Putin, that is, Russia supplies 1 million tons of grain to Türkiye at preferential prices, Qatar provides financial support, enterprises in Türkiye process and provide it to countries in need. Both parties consider this initiative as an alternative to the Black Sea Port Agreement for the export of agricultural products.
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Türkiye's Foreign Minister Feidan said that he and Lavrov exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral and international issues during the talks. One of the core issues is the agreement on the export of agricultural products from Black Sea ports. Türkiye hopes that this agreement can be restored, which is very important for stabilizing food prices. Türkiye has prepared a series of new packages for the "resurrection" agreement. Fidan also stated that he will hold talks with Russian Defense Minister Shoigu on September 1st.