Ukrainian President Zelensky and Turkey's Erdoğan commit to enhancing the Black Sea grain corridor for improved food security and maritime safety.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that they decided to work together on the Black Sea grain corridor following his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on October 31. The statement was published on the official website of the Ukrainian presidency.
Zelensky indicated that a significant portion of the meeting focused on security and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian President stated that the two leaders evaluated ideas and proposals that could contribute to food security, emphasizing Turkey's support for initiatives aimed at secure maritime transportation.
The leaders also addressed bilateral economic cooperation and joint industrial projects. Zelensky expressed that progress in securing free maritime transport would contribute to the implementation of the trade agreement between the two countries.
No details were shared regarding the route of the corridor, the security arrangements, or when it would be operational. It was also announced that no operation had commenced following the meeting.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
