Ankara could extend its role in the Ukraine-Russia grain deal, says Erdogan.
The Turkish leader said on Thursday that Ankara could extend its role in the Ukraine-Russia grain deal, and satisfy Moscow’s request to send shipments to countries in need.
He said Turkey could process Russian grain into flour and export it to countries that are suffering from food crises, especially in Africa.
Turkey and Russia are also working on a plan to establish a gas hub in western Turkey after the Nord Stream pipelines that pump gas to Europe were damaged in unexplained explosions.
Erdogan said Turkey is in talks with some countries to import gas and later export it.
One person familiar with the issue said Turkey could get gas from Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia, and swap them with Turkish gas and other liquefied natural gas sources and sell them to Europe.
Erdogan said he would make an announcement on the issue once the negotiations are completed with a third country, which he did not reveal.
