Media: the head of the German Ministry of agriculture asked the Russian Federation to ease the embargo on German products
The Minister of agriculture of Germany, Christian Schmidt wants on January 16, agricultural exhibition " Green week " in Berlin to ask Russian counterpart Nikolai Fyodorov loosen the embargo on products to the German agricultural industry, " the German magazine Wirtschaftswoche. the Commissioner of the German government wants to raise the issue of potential weakening of the Russian embargo on products to the German agricultural industry. If in the capital of Russia will agree, it can contribute to the improvement of relations between Russia and Germany, says Schmidt. German Minister nourishes the hope of a speedy return to the traditionally good relations of the two countries in the agricultural industry, " reports the Telegraph. Russia on the " Green week " will become one of the largest exhibitors whose stands will occupy an area of 3, 6 thousand Square meters. The Russian embargo affects an estimated 1% of the German exports of agricultural items. Before Schmidt stated that agricultural producers in the European Union will not receive full compensation for the loss caused Russia's response to the punishment. Remember, the relationship between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July, the EU and the US from point penalties against private individuals and organizations turned to measures against entire sectors of the Russian economy. In response, Russia has restricted the import of food items from countries that have introduced in relation to penalties: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway.