Negotiations to unblock Ukrainian grain exports to continue next week. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.

The delegations of Ukraine, the Russian Federation, the UN and Turkey at the talks in Istanbul agreed to create a coordination center and meet again. Based on the results of the upcoming meeting, relevant documents should be drawn up and signed..

The meeting also discussed joint control at the points of exit and arrival from the port, as well as ensuring the safety of navigation on transfer routes.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that during today's talks "

A ray of hope in a world darkened by crises. Today in Istanbul, we have seen a major step forward to ensure the export of Ukrainian food products through the Black Sea. I salute the commitment of all those working to secure an agreement for our common humanity.

— Antonio Guterres (@antonioguterres) July 13, 2022.

Recall that the Ukrainian, Russian and Turkish delegations met with UN officials in Istanbul on Wednesday for talks on the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports amid the worsening global food crisis..

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said that the agreement on the export of our grain at the final stage. The last question concerns the solution of security issues related to the position of the Russian Federation..