Media: Russia is preparing “its Grain Agreement” with Turkey and Qatar
21.08.2023 - 11:00
The Russian Federation, Turkey and Qatar are working on a new tripartite agreement on the export of Russian grain.
It will be implemented “as a complement to the Black Sea Initiative, which makes a positive contribution to global food security,” Bild writes. Official correspondence between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassies of Russia and Turkey from July 21 to August 8, which was obtained by the publication, testifies to the plans of the Russian Federation.
Just a few days after the conclusion of the Grain Agreement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, proposed his own agreement as an alternative to Ukraine for humanitarian supplies under the World Food Program.
In particular, it is proposed to supply Russian grain to African countries. Turkey will act as an organizer, Qatar – as a sponsor of supplies.
In turn, the Turkish Foreign Minister warned Russia that the new agreement “will encounter various difficulties” if no steps are taken regarding the Black Sea Initiative.
“Instead of allowing Russia to simply export its own and stolen grain to countries, Ankara wants to conclude an agreement between the UN and the Russian Federation in a package with the Black Sea Initiative with the participation of Turkey,” Bild notes.
