Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev instructed the government to prepare measures for the phased removal of restrictions on economic relations with Turkey.
He recalled that on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to work out a decision on the resumption of commercial cooperation with Turkey, removing a number of restrictions.
“In accordance with this request, you need to prepare proposals to amend the relevant decisions, then there is a correction of the decree, and government regulations. Act will be phased. There must be, on the one hand, to abolish these restrictions in view of improving the general political background, but not to the detriment of the Russian producers and the partners who have already taken the released niche, “- said Medvedev at a meeting of the Cabinet, the press service of the government
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According to Medvedev, “at the height of tourist season actual topic of lifting the ban on charter flights to transport (from Russia) in Turkey.” “It is also very important to obtain from the Turkish authorities for additional guarantees to take effective measures to ensure the safety of our guests, especially in view of the recent tragic events in Istanbul,” – he added
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Today the media reported that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will announce the order of execution of the presidential commission on the “defrost” relations with Turkey. From the speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in the government should formally that he is only waiting for the report of the Prime Minister, so that after it is received to entrust him with this work. In practice, on the basis of non-objection from the Ministers the question of restoring the status quo in relations with Turkey ordered to solve as quickly as possible, indicated “Kommersant».
Relations between Russia and Turkey have deteriorated sharply after the incident on November 24 during which the Turkish armed forces shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber, who participated in the operation in Syria. Ankara argues that it was done after the aircraft violated the country’s airspace, Moscow denies this fact.
On Wednesday, June 29, it held the first discussion of Putin and Erdogan after the incident with the Russian Su-24. Putin’s call was a response to the message of Erdogan, in which he apologized for the downed bomber and expressed an interest in resolving the situation.
November 29 of last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to ensure national security and economic measures against Turkey. In particular, the list of Turkish goods, the import of which into the territory of the Russian Federation is prohibited, includes parts of carcases and offal of chickens and turkeys, fresh and chilled tomatoes, onions and shallots, cauliflower and cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers and gherkins, fresh and dried oranges and tangerines, grapes, apples, pears, apricots, peaches and nectarines, plums and sloes, strawberries and strawberry, as well as salt and cloves.
Rosselkhoznadzor from 16 May imposed a ban on the import of lettuce and iceberg lettuce from Turkey. Prior to this, the Office has introduced temporary restrictions on the import into Russia, including through third countries, Turkish pepper and pomegranate (17 March). From 25 April this list was supplemented by the Turkish eggplant. In the end of March, the head of the Rosselkhoznadzor Sergey Dankvert already warned about the possibility of a ban on the supply of all plant products from Turkey.
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister November 24, 2015 has recommended Russians to refrain from traveling to Turkey due to security threats. In turn, recommended Rosturizm Russian tour operators to suspend the sale of tours to Turkey. The largest Russian tour operators have agreed with the recommendation of the Federal Tourism Agency.
