Russia hopes to increase imports of fruit and vegetables from Iran. In order to make this happen, the country is considering reducing or eliminating import duties on Iranian agricultural products. Iran has become a more important partner for Russia following the ban on Turkish agricultural products, which will come into force 1 January 2016.
Minister of Economic Development Alexei Ulyukayev told reporters that the final decision on this issue must be taken by the Eurasian Economic Union.
“We are proposing serious steps to improve trade conditions for Iranians, meaning the reduction or, in some cases, even elimination, of import tariffs, primarily for agricultural produce — fruits and vegetables,”.