Ambassador: geopolitical situation has contributed to the growth of trade turnover with Latvia
The geopolitical situation has led to a shift of the cargo from the black sea ports of Latvia, which has led to the growth of the Russian-Latvian trade in 2014, said in an interview Last news Russian Ambassador to Latvia Alexander Veshnyakov.
Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July last year, the EU and the US from point penalties against private individuals and organizations turned to measures against entire sectors of the Russian economy. In response, Russia has restricted the import of food items from countries that have introduced in relation to penalties: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway. A ban were beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and some other products.
"The geopolitical situation has led to a shift of the cargo from the black sea ports of Latvia, providing them with additional loading. This may explain the positive dynamics and 18% growth in the Russian-Latvian trade in 2014. The results 2014 he was 13, 2 billion dollars. Let me remind you that in 2013 the trade turnover amounted to eleven, 2 billion dollars ", - said the Ambassador.
according to him, despite the punishment, the Transit of Russian goods Through Latvia until not decreased." The transit of Russian goods Through the territory of Latvia until not suffered. Ports of Latvia in 2014 after more than 74 million tons of cargo, a significant portion of which is Russian in origin (about 75% of the total), " said the Ambassador.
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