The head of the United Nations Joint Coordination Center, which oversees the safe export of wheat and other items from Ukraine, responded to an NHK interview, saying that exports have progressed despite the heightened tensions between the two countries, and that the agreement will be reached in late November. I hope that the deadline will be extended.
The Joint Coordination Center was set up in July this year based on an agreement between the two countries, Turkey acting as an intermediary, and the United Nations in response to the delay in exports of wheat and other goods from Ukraine due to the military invasion by Russia. Four people are working on monitoring so that the cargo ship can navigate safely.
On the 6th in Istanbul, Turkey, where the Joint Coordination Center is located, Coordinator Abdullah, who serves as the top UN side, responded to NHK's coverage.
Abdullah said about 270 ships had exported more than 6 million tons of agricultural products from Ukraine as of the 5th. ”, emphasizing that it has achieved great results.
"Tensions between the two sides are clearly rising, but the center is focused on moving ships and keeping exports going. Continuing this effort could be a step towards ending the conflict," he said. No," and expressed hope that the deadline for the agreement, which will be reached in late November, will be extended.
On the other hand, Coordinator Abdullah also clarified that he continues to discuss with the relevant parties about exporting ammonia, which is a raw material for fertilizer, from Russia in order to stabilize food prices.