Russia and Ukraine on Friday signed a deal to allow for the safe export of grains and other food products from Ukraine.
Officials from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations sealed an agreement that so that merchant ships can transport shipments through the Black Sea amid Russia’s deadly war in Ukraine.
“Today, there is a beacon on the Black Sea. A beacon of hope, a beacon of possibility, a beacon of relief in a world that needs it more than ever,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters.
“The question has not been what is good for one side or the other.
“The focus has been on what matters most for the people of our world,” he continued.
“And let there be no doubt – this is an agreement for the world.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined Guterres at the signing ceremony. He called on all parties to end the war in Ukraine.
“We have been seeing from the very beginning that there will be no winner in this war,” he said. “Not only the parties, but the whole world will suffer.”
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
