Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said Moscow appreciates Türkiye's position and diplomatic efforts on the Black Sea grain deal, APA reports citing Anadolu Agency.

Speaking at a news conference in Moscow on Friday, Vershinin said Russia and Türkiye are exchanging views on how to act after the former's withdrawal from the agreement.

Vershinin said contacts at the highest level are being worked out, adding that the issue of providing navigation security in the Black Sea will be on the agenda of future communications between the Russian and Turkish presidents.

The diplomat described as "advanced and good" relations between the two neighboring states, which have "a deep history, with a deep understanding of the situation in the region."

He said the Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul was "an important part" of the deal, which was brokered by the UN and Türkiye last year and ensured the safe passage of more than 32 million tons of Ukrainian grain.

"I have held consultations both in Moscow and Ankara, and highly appreciate the potential, knowledge and professional skills of Turkish colleagues," he noted.

The official said he expects Moscow and Ankara "will inevitably continue to communicate in order to achieve results that will benefit both Russia and Türkiye, and regional stability."

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency