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UN says talks on extending Black Sea grain deal in 'delicate stage'

 Published: 12:31, 17 May 2023

UN says talks on extending Black Sea grain deal in 'delicate stage'

The UN said Tuesday that talks continue to extend the Black Sea grain deal which is to expire Thursday, noting: "We're obviously in a delicate stage."

"Contacts are going on at different levels.” spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a news conference, adding that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been kept abreast of the situation.

Guterres has been talking to UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths and others, said Dujarric.

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