TOKYO: The Group of Seven (G7) economic powers called on Sunday (Apr 23) for the 'extension, full implementation and expansion' of a critical deal to export Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, the group's agriculture ministers said in a communique. Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, the deal was
TOKYO: The Group of Seven economic powers called on Sunday for the"extension, full implementation and expansion" of a critical deal to export Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, the group's agriculture ministers said in a communique.
beyond May 18 because a list of demands to facilitate its own grain and fertilizer exports has not been met. "We condemn Russia's attempts to use food as a means of destabilisation and as tool of geopolitical coercion and reiterate our commitment to acting in solidarity and supporting those most affected by Russia's weaponisation of food," the communique said.
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