US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that Washington is examining proposals, including one put forward by Türkiye, to facilitate grain shipments through the Black Sea, stressing that efforts to protect food security must continue despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, APA reports.
Speaking at a news conference in Atlanta following a G20 foreign ministers' meeting, Rubio said Türkiye and India had brought forward ideas aimed at restoring the movement of grain shipments, which have been disrupted by the conflict.
“We are examining proposals, for example, that were forwarded to us ... from Türkiye in that regard. And we'll continue to explore that,” Rubio said, adding that Washington would welcome efforts to facilitate an arrangement.
He cautioned, however, that such an initiative would not resolve the broader conflict.
“It doesn't solve the war, but at least it solves a unique aspect of it,” he said, pointing to the impact of disrupted Black Sea trade on global food security, particularly in vulnerable countries.
Rubio said international interest in facilitating an agreement had been renewed, with several countries considering roles as potential guarantors or facilitators.
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