Papoyan goes to Moscow to save Armenian exports

Economy Minister Gevork Papoyan plans one or two trips to Russia in June and July to participate in various events and discuss the export of products from Armenia.

He told reporters about this in parliament.

According to him, during the trips he will meet with Russian colleagues to discuss problems with the export of Armenian goods.

"I think these issues will be resolved, and these are not the kind of issues that could create tension [in relations between the two countries]," the minister said.

On May 15, Rosselkhoznadzor announced its intention to inspect a number of Armenian enterprises whose product supplies to Russia had previously been suspended. The reason was suspicions of importing falsified fish products, presumably of European origin. On May 22, a restriction on the import of flowers was announced. Based on the results of inspections conducted jointly with the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia, restrictions were lifted for two enterprises, and the results of inspections are being summed up for the rest.

On May 30, Rosselkhoznadzor introduced temporary restrictions on the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green crops, and strawberries originating from and shipped from Armenia. The agency explained that the decision was made in connection with the increasing number of violations in the supply of Armenian fruit and vegetable products to Russia and in order to ensure phytosanitary well-being.

From June 2, Rosselkhoznadzor restricted the import of stone fruits — cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines — and grapes from Armenia. From June 3, temporary restrictions were introduced on the import of pome fruits (apples and pears), eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits from Armenia.

On June 11, it became known that Rosselkhoznadzor had banned the import of all quarantine products from Armenia.

Russia accounts for more than 90% of Armenia's agricultural exports.

Source: Sputnik Armenia