Russia denies any trade limits on Armenian goods

Russia is not imposing any restrictions on imports from Armenia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said, adding that any potential measures would be guided by consumer safety considerations.

Overchuk noted that the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) treaty does not provide for procedures for a member state’s withdrawal or suspension of membership, and that the legal feasibility of such mechanisms would be examined by December, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

“We are now going to examine what suspension would mean. The truth is that the union treaty does not provide for a regime of suspension of membership, nor does it provide for the exclusion of members. Therefore, all of this needs to be carefully studied from a legal perspective by December,” he said.

The deputy prime minister also stressed that any possible future steps regarding Armenian imports would depend on whether products are found to pose risks to consumers.

“If something is found, then measures will be taken; if nothing is found, then they will not be taken. (…) We are not introducing any restrictions on Armenian imports. It is normal routine work related to the arrival of the new harvest and new products. Naturally, something appears during this process from time to time. This is part of regular operations. We must protect consumers in Russia,” Overchuk said.

By Vafa Guliyeva