Minister: Russia unlikely to ban imports of Turkish light industry

MOSCOW, Dec 1 (PRIME) -- Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry is unlikely to propose introducing restrictions on imports of products of the Turkish light industry as it may do more harm than good, Minister Denis Manturov told reporters Tuesday.

“We are closely studying the issue. As of today…certain categories of supplies of light industry products, especially speaking about raw materials, we will not impose such measures now, I think. It is beneficial for us as regards receiving cheap but quality raw materials. But we are continuing to study other types of goods and will submit corresponding suggestions,” he said.

“We should act with great caution and not hurt ourselves,” he said.

Moscow imposed economic sanctions against Turkey after it shot down Russia’s Su-24 bomber above Syria on November 24. The list of sanctions include suspension of a visa-free regime, ban on charter flights between Russia and Turkey, and ban on imports of fruits, vegetables and other food among other measures.

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