Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi this coming September. The focus of this meeting is on addressing what is being referred to as the ‘grain corridor crisis.’

With the world’s attention on this diplomatic interaction, there is hope that Erdogan’s meeting with Putin will bring about a resolution to the ‘grain corridor crisis.’ This issue has been a cause for concern and is eagerly awaited to be resolved.

Turkiye’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, is taking charge of discussions related to the grain corridor. This initiative follows Fidan’s recent visit to Ukraine. The outcome of these talks will be summarized in a report. Fidan is expected to meet with UN authorities after his discussions in Russia. The findings in this report will play a pivotal role in shaping the agenda for the Erdogan-Putin meeting in Sochi.

Highlighting the economic ties between the two countries, Turkiye’s trade with Russia has seen a notable increase, reaching $5.5 billion in 2023. As the meeting date approaches, all eyes will be on Sochi, as the leaders work towards a solution for the grain corridor issue amidst their countries’ growing economic relations.