Turkey is seeking to restore the Black Sea grain deal in its original form and will not support alternative proposals for exporting agricultural produce, Sabah newspaper reported on Sunday, citing government sources.
Ankara is reportedly in diplomatic talks with representatives of the UN, Russia, and Ukraine to reinstate the humanitarian corridor that facilitated exports of Ukrainian grain until the deal expired last month.
Turkey also supports the work of the Joint Coordination Center (JCC) on the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Founded in July 2022 in Istanbul, the JCC comprised representatives of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and the United Nations before Moscow decided not to extend the agreement after July 17.