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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement to allow Ukraine to resume food exports, a move that could ease the global food crisis. This comes after months of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations.
"Today there is a beacon on the Black Sea. A beacon of hope, a beacon of opportunity, a beacon of relief for a world that needs it more than ever," Guterres said.
"Progress in human well-being has been the driving force behind these talks," he said. "The question is not what's good for one party or the other. The point is what matters most to the people of our world. Make no mistake - this is the deal for the world."
Guterres said the deal would ease pressure on developing countries and help stabilize "global food prices that were already at record levels before the war - a real nightmare for developing countries".
Since Guterres first met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in April to propose a solution, the deal has been "hard-won" and "it's been a long one." the way".
"We are counting on the Turkish government to maintain its key role in the future," he said, adding that the United Nations "will continue to be closely involved in the successful work of the agreement".
Guterres called on "all parties to spare no effort to honour their commitments" and said "we must also spare no effort for peace".
"This is an unprecedented agreement between two parties caught in a bloody conflict. But this conflict continues. People die every day. The fighting is fierce every day," he said.
"With the concerted efforts of many, the Black Sea's beacon of hope is shining today. Let this beacon light the way to alleviating human suffering and ensuring peace during difficult and turbulent times for the region and our globe." He added .
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