Papoyan: No official document has been received from Rosselkhoznadzor regarding restrictions on flower imports from Armenia
21.05.2026,
15:09
RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan stated that the Armenian side has not yet received an official document from Rosselkhoznadzor regarding temporary restrictions on the import of floral products from Armenia.
YEREVAN, May 21. /ARKA/. RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan stated that the Armenian side has not yet received an official document from Rosselkhoznadzor regarding temporary restrictions on the import of floral products from Armenia.
A notice regarding the restriction on the import of floral products originating and shipped from Armenia to Russia, effective May 22, was published on the Rosselkhoznadzor website on May 20. It is reported that the decision will remain in effect until the completion of an inspection of greenhouses in Armenia and the analysis of its results.
"We have not received an official document, so I cannot comment on anything at this time. It is known that Rosselkhoznadzor specialists are in Armenia conducting on-site inspections of companies that were previously barred from exporting their products. If the inspection is positive, exports will be resumed for them," Papoyan said at a briefing on Thursday.
According to the minister, these are ongoing work processes. However, he did not rule out the possibility that "there are forces in Armenia trying to create a situation in which Armenian producers and farmers will face problems in the Russian market."
"We receive such information periodically, but in parallel, measures are being taken to resolve these issues. For example, the situation with Wildberries and Ozon has already been largely resolved," Papoyan said.
The minister also spoke of increased export diversification, noting an increase in the supply of Armenian goods to China and several other countries in January-April 2026.
Regarding relations with Russia, Papoyan described them as "very good" and partnership-based. He stated that the tensions reflected in the media on certain bilateral issues are "extremely far from the reality that exists."
Regarding Russia's Complaints
Earlier, Sergei Dankvert, head of Rosselkhoznadzor, stated that Russia still has complaints about some plant and livestock products coming from Armenia, citing doubts about their origin and an increasing number of identified violations.
According to him, in recent years, there has been a particularly significant increase in the supply of certain categories of goods, including flowers, requiring strengthened phytosanitary control. He cited the integration of information systems within the EAEU to ensure product traceability as a possible solution.
A notice regarding the restriction on the import of floral products originating and shipped from Armenia to Russia, effective May 22, was published on the Rosselkhoznadzor website on May 20. It is reported that the decision will remain in effect until the completion of an inspection of greenhouses in Armenia and the analysis of its results.
"We have not received an official document, so I cannot comment on anything at this time. It is known that Rosselkhoznadzor specialists are in Armenia conducting on-site inspections of companies that were previously barred from exporting their products. If the inspection is positive, exports will be resumed for them," Papoyan said at a briefing on Thursday.
According to the minister, these are ongoing work processes. However, he did not rule out the possibility that "there are forces in Armenia trying to create a situation in which Armenian producers and farmers will face problems in the Russian market."
"We receive such information periodically, but in parallel, measures are being taken to resolve these issues. For example, the situation with Wildberries and Ozon has already been largely resolved," Papoyan said.
The minister also spoke of increased export diversification, noting an increase in the supply of Armenian goods to China and several other countries in January-April 2026.
Regarding relations with Russia, Papoyan described them as "very good" and partnership-based. He stated that the tensions reflected in the media on certain bilateral issues are "extremely far from the reality that exists."
Regarding Russia's Complaints
Earlier, Sergei Dankvert, head of Rosselkhoznadzor, stated that Russia still has complaints about some plant and livestock products coming from Armenia, citing doubts about their origin and an increasing number of identified violations.
According to him, in recent years, there has been a particularly significant increase in the supply of certain categories of goods, including flowers, requiring strengthened phytosanitary control. He cited the integration of information systems within the EAEU to ensure product traceability as a possible solution.
