A four-party meeting on Ukrainian grain exports has kicked off in the Turkish city of Istanbul, Haberturk TV reported.
The meeting, which involves military delegations from Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, as well as United Nations representatives, is taking place behind closed doors. The Turkish Defense Ministry is expected to issue a statement following the event. According to CNN Turk, the meeting is being held at a military facility.
Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said yesterday that the meeting of military delegations of Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UN representatives on export of grain will take place in Istanbul on July 13. "Tomorrow, a meeting of military delegations of Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and UN representatives on export of grain by sea from Ukrainian ports to international markets will take place in Istanbul," the minister said.
