Turkey plans to double the export of agricultural items in the Russian Federation by the end of 2015, which currently stands at 1, 3 billion dollars, said the co-chair of the mixed Russian-Turkish intergovernmental Council for trade and economic cooperation, Minister of energy And natural resources of Turkey Taner Yildiz.

" of course, Turkish-Russian relations are not based on others ' weaknesses. And do not think that We fill vacant niches, Our steps are part of the first of the planned goals. We plan to double the export of our agricultural subjects in the Russian Federation by the end of 2015, which currently stands at 1, 3 billion dollars ", - said in an interview with radio Sputnik Yildiz.

in his vision, ought to be particularly active in the export of milk And dairy products, eggs And poultry." Our company have already passed the necessary accreditation, before them there are no barriers to exports, " the Minister added.

Russia for a year banned the Import of some food items from countries that have imposed the punishment is relatively capital of Russia - the USA, EU, Canada, Australia And Norway. A ban were beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products And some other products. Turkey, which had not imposed sanctions against Russia, had the opportunity on the background of the prohibition of supplies from Europe to increase its exports to the Russian Federation. Turkey is the fifth volume of deliveries (1, 68 billion dollars in the past year) food exporter to the Russian Federation.


The US And EU do not recognize the annexation of Crimea to Russia And accuse Moscow of interfering in Ukraine. Russia denies it And calls the accusations are unacceptable. Western countries since March has repeatedly imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians, businessmen And organizations And threatened to make wider restrictive measures. The last case of the use of such practices began in September punishment.

A complete list of Russian Citizens And organizations who are Under punishment, -


The President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin on 6 August on the individual to ensure safety. The import of a number of items from countries that have imposed penalties on the Russian capital, limited to year. In the corresponding list includes beef, pork, fruits, poultry, cheeses And dairy products, nuts, And other products. A complete list of prohibited importation into the Russian Federation of products -

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