Rosselkhoznadzor explained the preservation of the ban on the import of products from Armenia

Russia maintained a ban on the import of Armenian fish and dairy products, since Armenia did not provide documents on the elimination of violations in their production, the Rosselkhoznadzor reported.

The Rosselkhoznadzor did not provide supporting documents on the elimination of violations in the production of fish and dairy products by the Armenian side. Only guarantees and petitions were received from the inspection body of Armenia. This is not enough to remove the restrictions, the department said.

Information on the need to provide supporting documents was sent to the Armenian side.

Russia began to impose restrictions on the supply of goods from Armenia in May. The Rosselkhoznadzor banned the import of Armenian flowers, and also limited the supply of tomatoes, cucumbers, greens and strawberries. The restrictions also affected cherries, grapes, apples, pears, quince, eggplant, potatoes and dried fruits. Supplies of fish and fish products were later suspended. Also, Rospotrebnadzor reported on the identification of low-quality alcoholic products of Armenian production.

Against the backdrop of trade disputes, Armenia continued the process of rapprochement with the European Union. At the end of August, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the beginning of the application process for EU membership. Difficulties with the export of Armenian products are not related to Russian restrictions, but are a consequence of a possible rupture of traditional economic ties.