Armenia Files EAEС Complaint Over Russia's Trade Barriers
Armenia has lodged a complaint with the Eurasian Economic Union regarding restrictions imposed by Russia on the import of Armenian goods, said Tigran Gasparyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia.
Consensus
- Armenia filed a complaint with the EAEС regarding import restrictions imposed by Russia on Armenian goods.
- The restrictions were introduced starting in May and affected various agricultural and food products.
- Russia cited violations of sanitary and veterinary norms as the reason for the restrictions.
- Armenia claims the restrictions violate EAEС agreements and principles.
- Armenia is using EAEС mechanisms to seek resolution and removal of the barriers.
- The Russian side has requested from Armenia reports on investigations and corrective measures.
- The situation coincided with Armenia's closer ties to the EU and discussions about potential EU membership.
Points of divergence
- Russia's restrictions began on 22 May with a ban on flower imports, followed by phased measures starting 30 May, 2 June, and 3 June. — interfax
- Armenia previously filed a complaint with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) on the same issue. — fontanka
- Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian may visit Russia soon, and he stated that Armenia no longer sees a 'life necessity' for Russia's 102nd military base in Gyumri. — vm
- The Russian authorities stated that the restrictions are not politically motivated. — vedomosti
- Russian Vice-Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk stated that Armenia must choose between EAEС and the EU, and that EU membership would result in loss of preferential treatment, tariffs, and changed gas prices. — interfax
Coverage (7 sources)
- Armenia hopes to eliminate trade restrictions with Russia after appeal to EAEU — Коммерсантъ
- Yerevan complained to the EAEU about Russia's restrictions on Armenian goods — Ведомости
- Armenia filed a complaint with the EAEU over restrictions on goods supplies to Russia — Вечерняя Москва
- Yerevan expects to achieve the lifting of Russian restrictions through EAEU mechanisms — Вести
- Armenia appealed Russian restrictions on its products in the EAEU — Фонтанка
- Yerevan complained to EAEU about restrictions imposed by Russia on imports — Интерфакс
- Armenia filed a complaint with the EAEU on Russia's import restrictions on goods — Москва 24