Belarus extends ban on imports of some goods from Lithuania until Oct 1

MINSK. March 26 (Interfax) - The Belarusian government has extended its ban on imports of certain goods from Lithuania until October 1, 2025, the cabinet's press service reported on Tuesday.

"Changes were made to Council of Ministers resolution No. 182, dated March 14, 2024, which imposed a ban on movement through checkpoints on the Belarusian-Lithuanian border of a number of goods that are imported for sale in Belarus, regardless of their country of origin," the press release said.

Belarus banned imports of a number of food and non-food goods from Lithuania as of March 14, 2024, including water, beer, wine, grape must, vermouth, other fermented beverages, ethyl alcohol, vinegar, pneumatic rubber tires, used clothing and other goods, as well as used vehicle parts and accessories.

The ban was imposed in response to Lithuania's decision to stop the movement of goods, transport and people through two border checkpoints.