Saudi royal adviser Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabia said in an interview with Novosti on the sidelines of the third Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum that his country supported the extension of the grain deal.
“I would like grain to continue to come from Russia and Ukraine or any other country that can supply it. There is nothing worse than seeing people go hungry,” added the adviser, who is also the general manager of Humanitarian Aid and Relief for King Salman. Center.
“We want grain stocks to be available, and people can at least eat in peace and quiet,” the adviser continued.
The official representative of Saudi Arabia expressed hope for the settlement of the situation in Ukraine, as well as in all countries currently experiencing conflicts.
“I would like to see a long-term political solution in Ukraine that can bring stability to all the countries involved,” he said.
He indicated that he feels the same about the situation in Yemen, Syria and other regions experiencing conflicts and problems.
Agreements on the export of food products from Ukraine were concluded on July 22 last year in Istanbul for a period of 120 days.
The agreements were signed by representatives of Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UN, and they provide for the export of Ukrainian grain from the ports of Odessa, Chornomorsk and Yuzhny, as well as the lifting of the ban on Russian exports of food and fertilizers.
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