- Home
- World
- News
- Russia, Turkey Discuss Development of Agricultural Trade - Russian Agriculture Ministry
Russia, Turkey Discuss Development Of Agricultural Trade - Russian Agriculture Ministry
Umer Jamshaid Published May 28, 2019 | 10:30 PM
Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev and his Turkish counterpart, Bekir Pakdemirli, held a working meeting in Ankara on Tuesday, where they discussed the development of bilateral agricultural trade, the Russian Agriculture Ministry said
The ministers spoke about boosting Turkish agricultural exports to Russia via Port Kavkaz in the Russian Krasnodar Territory while the port in Gelendzhik continues undergoing reconstruction.
"We are discussing the issue of boosting capacities of Port Kavkaz in order to ensure that more ships can be received. So this port will be a full-fledged alternative to the port of Gelendzhik," the ministry said in a statement.
The minister also noted that Russia had decided to increase its quota for Turkish tomato imports from 100,000 to 150,000 tonnes.
The countries are also working to accredit Turkish fishing and dairy companies so that they may continue being active in the Russian market.
According to Patrushev, between January and April, Russian-Turkish agricultural trade increased to $1.2 billion year-on-year. Turkey mainly exports tomatoes, fruit, assorted vegetables and fish to Russia, and imports grain crops and sunflower oil from its partner.
During the talks Patrushev also pointed to the need to develop bilateral scientific and technological cooperation in agriculture as well as increase the number of joint projects in this area.
Russian-Turkish trade continues to recover after the 2015-2016 crisis, when Moscow introduced a food embargo against Ankara in response to the downing of a Russian aircraft over Syria.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
PTI to stage nationwide protests against alleged electoral frauds
Senate continues discussion on Presidential address to Joint Sitting of Parliame ..
Masood Khan calls for Pak-US cooperation for regional peace
Interior Minister starts Margalla Trail Patrol for security
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 26 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 26 April 2024
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
More Stories From World
-
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace accepts $5 bn takeover
11 minutes ago -
Clean energy drives massive BHP takeover bid
41 minutes ago -
Copper price tops $10,000 for first time in two years
1 hour ago -
Ukraine agriculture minister held for alleged corruption
1 hour ago -
China calls Germany spy claims 'pure fabrication'
1 hour ago -
Singapore expects 1-3 pct growth this year
2 hours ago
-
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index rises over 5 pct
2 hours ago -
New Zealand business sector R&D expenditure hits 2.21 bln USD
2 hours ago -
3 dead after mini car falls into west Japan paddy field
2 hours ago -
Chinese shares higher at midday Friday
2 hours ago -
Myanmar plans to export 2,000 tons of coffee in 2024-25 fiscal year
2 hours ago -
Chinese shares close higher Friday
2 hours ago