U.S. agrees to help restore Russia's access to world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports

WASHINGTON. March 25 (Interfax) - Washington will help restore Moscow's access to the world market of agricultural products and fertilizer and lower maritime insurance costs, the White House said in a statement following talks in Saudi Arabia.

"The United States will help restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports," the statement said.

Washington also pledges to help lower maritime insurance costs for Russia, help enhance access to the ports for ships and is willing to help provide access to payment systems for such transactions related to agricultural and fertilizer trade, it added.