Shahbaz Sharif says Ukraine grain deal inked in Istanbul is a historic victory of diplomacy signifying that all crises can be averted through meaningful engagement.

Progress has been made on the Ukraine grain exports deal and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remains ready to visit Turkey, if needed, to further advance the deal, UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Aziz Haq said on Monday

Ankara can hold up the process of accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO if its demands are not met, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday