Lavrov: Efforts towards grain corridor agreement have not yielded results
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov held a press conference at the UN. When asked about the US refusal to grant visas to Russian journalists, Lavrov asserted that the US discriminates against Russian media, saying: “The West chooses to crush media organizations that don’t obey them.” “. he performed the assessment of it.
Noting that they will also consider this development within the framework of reciprocity, Lavrov said: “We will remember this when the Americans ask us for something.” he said.
When asked if the Wagner group is active in Sudan, Lavrov replied that Wagner is an independent military company and Western countries have similar companies. Lavrov stated that when countries want to benefit from this company’s service, they take advantage of it.
Lavrov stated that it is sad that people are dying in the conflicts in Sudan, and that they are closely monitoring the situation, noting that when you look at Sudan’s past, you see that the US supports partition.
“The country was divided into South Sudan and Sudan. As a supporter of partition, the United States should have contributed to the economies of these countries and ensured the well-being of their citizens. But the United States did not do this. He imposed sanctions on both sides.” Lavrov said, noting the need to find African solutions to Africa’s problems.
“EFFECTIVE EFFORT FOR GRAIN BROKER AGREEMENT HAS NOT RESULTED”
Noting the importance of “not leaking” the letter sent by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement, Lavrov said Guterres made an effort to remove obstacles under the MoU. signed between the UN and Russia on the export of fertilizers and food.
“I cannot say that the UN is not making efforts in the right direction. Guterres and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs are trying to reach an agreement on the illegal sanctions imposed by countries. In practice, however, the efforts towards the Grain Corridor Agreement have not yielded results”. he performed the assessment of it.
“NATO TRIED TO SHARE RUSSIA”
As for the NATO enlargement, Lavrov argued that the Alliance tried to divide Russia but strengthened it.
Lavrov said that cooperation between NATO and the European Union (EU) is gradually increasing and NATO enlargement threatens Russia’s security.
Regarding Ukraine’s NATO membership, Lavrov stated that if the country is a member of the EU, it will be seen how insignificant the membership criteria are, adding that it is a “geopolitical game”.
Lavrov noted that if Ukraine becomes a member of the EU, it can also be accepted into NATO.
PUTIN VISIT TO Türkiye
Asked if Putin would attend the inauguration of Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant, Lavrov said a statement would be made soon.
“The presidents agreed on the importance of such a meeting,” Lavrov said. he used the phrase.
Noting that they support the UN Secretary General’s meeting on Afghanistan to be held in Doha on May 1-2, Lavrov claimed that the West did not contribute to its economic development despite its long presence in the country.
Noting that there is a “Taliban reality” on the ground and therefore it is necessary to talk to the Taliban, Lavrov said: “We will not legally recognize them until the Taliban government keeps its word and becomes more inclusive in its administration.” . saying. (AA)