KYIV, May 9 – Bilateral and multilateral meetings with Ukraine, the UN and Russia on the work of the grain corridor organized by Turkey will be held in Istanbul on May 10 and 11, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said in a statement on Tuesday.

"The negotiations will discuss the extension of the grain deal to ensure the rapid, safe and efficient operation of the grain corridor which is vital for the world's food supply and security and to prevent damage to countries in need by ensuring the stability of food prices," the ministry said.