Black Sea freedom of navigation crucial to global food security
- The United Nations and Turkey brokered the Black Sea Initiative in July 2022 to allow safe export of Ukrainian grain and facilitate Russian food exports to foreign markets.
- Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Initiative in July 2023, stating that its food and fertilizer exports faced serious obstacles.
- After Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Initiative in July 2023, discussions between the US, Ukraine, and Russia continued, focusing on safe navigation and pausing strikes in the Black Sea.
- The UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, emphasized that freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is essential for global food security and supply chains.
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Black Sea freedom of navigation crucial to global food security
The United Nations has stated that an agreement on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, ensuring the protection of civilian vessels and port infrastructure, would be a crucial contribution to global food security and supply chains. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric made this statement on Wednesday. Recall that on Tuesday, the United States announced separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to pause their strikes in the Black Sea and agains…
UN welcomes Black Sea talks, warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
The United Nations on Wednesday welcomed recent diplomatic talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Saudi Arabia, calling an agreement on freedom of navigation and security in the Black Sea a crucial step for global food security.
Freedom of navigation in Black Sea crucial for global food security: UN - Khaama Press
The United Nations has emphasized the critical importance of securing safe navigation and the protection of civilian ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea. According to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, this agreement is vital for global food security and supply chains. The international body has been consistently working on this issue, especially since UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent letters to the leaders of Ukraine, Russi…
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