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UAE could replace Turkey in deliveries of fruits, vegetables to Russia - Russian Minister
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) can replace Turkey in deliveries of vegetables and fruits to Russia, Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachev said Sunday.
"We would like to receive from the UAE fruits and vegetables, citrus fruits, given that shipments of these products from Turkey have been stopped," he said.
According to Tkachev, "UAE could replace Turkey in this field."
Russia has imposed a number of restrictive measures on its economic cooperation with Turkey in response to the downing of a Russian Su-24 bomber by a Turkish F-16 fighter in Syria on November 24.
In particular, the embargo list of foodstuffs, in effect since January 1, includes salt, cloves, fruit, vegetables, as well as chicken and turkey products.