Document on access for all Russian grain crops to Russian market in final stage of agreement - Putin
MOSCOW. July 4 (Interfax) - Russia and China have discussed issues surrounding access of Russian meat products to the Chinese market; agreement on the document for access of Russian grain crops is in the final stage of agreement, Russian President Vladimir Putin said following a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
"We are seeing significant opportunities for cooperation in the agricultural sector. Last year Russian agricultural exports rose 17% to $1.6 billion," Putin said.
"In addition, a decision to increase Russian wheat exports has been taken, agreement on the document to allow access for wheat and other grain crops to the Chinese market is in the final stage," the president said.
"Lifting restrictions on the import of Russian meat and poultry goods into China was also discussed," Putin said.