Erdogan: Termination of 'grain deal' will lead to famine and new waves of migration

Western countries should take action on the "grain deal", as the termination of this mechanism will lead to famine and a migration wave, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told journalists, Report informs via Turkish media.

"The termination of the Black Sea grain initiative will have a range of (harmful) effects, ranging from raising global food prices, in some regions to famine, and then new waves of migration. We do not hesitate to take the initiative to prevent this... Western countries need to take action in this regard," the Turkish leader said.

Under the landmark deal, more than 33 million tons of grain were shipped from Ukrainian ports, preventing a global food crisis, he said, adding: "The continuation of such a vital initiative in terms of its results is for the benefit of humanity."