Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says the first shipments of Armenian goods, previously subject to import restrictions by Russia, have already been exported to the European Union.
Speaking to journalists, Pashinyan said business delegations are actively working and that the first batches of roses and vegetables have already been sent abroad.
“No single goods will remain unclaimed,” Pashinyan said, as quoted by Interfax.
He added that further details on destination countries would be provided once shipments arrive, noting that exports are being redirected to both the European Union and other markets.
Pashinyan also described Russia’s restrictions on certain Armenian products as politicized, saying such measures could create tensions within the Eurasian Economic Union. He emphasized that Armenia maintains high standards of quality control and said affected companies would receive state subsidies.
Over the past two weeks, Russia has restricted imports of several Armenian products, including flowers, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, cherries, plums, peaches, fish, and alcoholic beverages. More recently, the suspension was expanded to include potatoes, eggplants, dried fruits, and seeds.
RosselkhoznadzoRosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s veterinary and phytosanitary supervision agency, has linked the restrictions to alleged non-compliance with Eurasian Economic Union regulations.
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