earlier, the ECE in the framework of the struggle with the consequences of coronavirus infection has imposed a ban on export outside the countries of the Eurasian economic Union (EEU) medical masks, disinfectants and other medical products (until 30 September), as well as food, in particular, onion, garlic, soybeans, and buckwheat. (until June 30).
“the Industry of the countries-members of the Union in a short time has been able to dramatically increase production of necessary means of protection, which allowed not only to fully supply the domestic market but also supply to countries in need outside. Thus, we adhere to the international principle of opening up trade and combating coronavirus in the world. Today’s decision to relax restrictions on the export of such goods first, but not last,” said the Minister for trade of the EEC Andrey Slepnyov.
At the moment the parties begin to discuss the issue concerning the export of masks from the Union.
