Papoyan: No Problems with Armenian Exports, Product Quality Is High
12.06.2026,
15:23
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan ruled out any problems with the export of Armenian products.
YEREVAN, June 12. /ARKA/. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan ruled out any problems with the export of Armenian products.
He noted that, under existing programs, domestic products are already being exported to Greece, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Romania, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE.
"All produce grown in greenhouses and intensive gardens will be exported," Papoyan noted during preliminary discussions of the annual report on the execution of the RA state budget for 2025.
The minister emphasized that these products meet the highest standards.
"The quality of produce grown in intensive gardens in Armenia is in no way inferior to the same products produced in Spain, Italy, Germany, or Poland," Papoyan said.
Responding to a question about resolving issues related to restrictions on product shipments from Armenia to Russia, Papoyan stated that he is scheduled to visit Russia in June and July to participate in various events and meet with two different partners.
"All these issues will be discussed; our ties have not been suspended. Armenia is a sovereign, democratic, and independent state. We always treat our partners with the utmost respect, and therefore, we discuss all issues in an atmosphere of this respect." I think these issues will also be resolved," Papoyan said, adding that these are not issues that could create tension.
On restrictions on product deliveries from Armenia to Russia
Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) imposed temporary restrictions on the import of a number of products from Armenia, citing "increased violations of phytosanitary requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union and Russia" as the reason. The restrictions affected flower and food products from May 22; fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, greens, and strawberries from May 30; fresh grapes and stone fruits (cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, and nectarines) from June 2; and pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits from June 3.
Rosselkhoznadzor also stated that, starting June 2, Armenia must suspend veterinary certification of live fish and fish products to Russian recipients from all Armenian companies, with the exception of two enterprises that have passed inspection.
Furthermore, Rospotrebnadzor suspended the import and circulation in Russia of all batches of Jermuk mineral water from Armenia, as well as wine and cognac from three Armenian producers.
Rosselkhoznadzor also announced that, starting June 12, 2026, it plans to restrict the import of all quarantine products originating and shipped from Armenia, as well as transit through Russia to EAEU member states.
He noted that, under existing programs, domestic products are already being exported to Greece, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Romania, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE.
"All produce grown in greenhouses and intensive gardens will be exported," Papoyan noted during preliminary discussions of the annual report on the execution of the RA state budget for 2025.
The minister emphasized that these products meet the highest standards.
"The quality of produce grown in intensive gardens in Armenia is in no way inferior to the same products produced in Spain, Italy, Germany, or Poland," Papoyan said.
Responding to a question about resolving issues related to restrictions on product shipments from Armenia to Russia, Papoyan stated that he is scheduled to visit Russia in June and July to participate in various events and meet with two different partners.
"All these issues will be discussed; our ties have not been suspended. Armenia is a sovereign, democratic, and independent state. We always treat our partners with the utmost respect, and therefore, we discuss all issues in an atmosphere of this respect." I think these issues will also be resolved," Papoyan said, adding that these are not issues that could create tension.
On restrictions on product deliveries from Armenia to Russia
Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) imposed temporary restrictions on the import of a number of products from Armenia, citing "increased violations of phytosanitary requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union and Russia" as the reason. The restrictions affected flower and food products from May 22; fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, greens, and strawberries from May 30; fresh grapes and stone fruits (cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, and nectarines) from June 2; and pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits from June 3.
Rosselkhoznadzor also stated that, starting June 2, Armenia must suspend veterinary certification of live fish and fish products to Russian recipients from all Armenian companies, with the exception of two enterprises that have passed inspection.
Furthermore, Rospotrebnadzor suspended the import and circulation in Russia of all batches of Jermuk mineral water from Armenia, as well as wine and cognac from three Armenian producers.
Rosselkhoznadzor also announced that, starting June 12, 2026, it plans to restrict the import of all quarantine products originating and shipped from Armenia, as well as transit through Russia to EAEU member states.
