Belarus introduces selective import licences for some Ukrainian goods - Ukraine Ministry of Economy
<p> MINSK, 28 May - PrimePress. Belarus has introduced a selective licensing regime for a number of Ukrainian goods, the press service of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine said in a statement. </p> <p> </p> <p> “According to the latest update, Belarus has introduced a selective import licensing regime for a number of Ukrainian goods: confectionery, chocolate, juices, beer, chipboard and fibreboard, wallpaper, toilet paper and packaging, bricks, ceramic tiles, glass ampoules, agricultural machinery for sowing, washing machines and furniture. This decision was approved by the Council of Ministers of Belarus’ resolution #292 of May 26,” reads the statement. </p> <p> </p> <p> According to the Ministry of Economy, the decision will come into force ten days after publication and will be valid for six months. </p> <p> </p> <p> "Such actions are unreasonable and discriminatory. The regime of individual licensing means manual control of imports of Ukrainian products to Belarus," reads the report. </p> <p> </p> <p> The Government of Ukraine is holding consultations with producers for elimination of negative consequences of discriminatory actions of the Government of Belarus. </p> <p> </p> <p> As previously reported, Ukraine, as well as the countries of the European Union, USA, Great Britain, Canada and their other allies, did not recognize the official results of the August 2020 presidential election in Belarus, which declared Alexander Lukashenko the winner for the sixth time with 80.1% of the vote. After the authorities violently suppressed thousands of peaceful protests, Western countries imposed sanctions on Belarusian officials and individual organizations. Ukraine, however, has not joined the economic sanctions. </p> <p> </p> <p> On May 26, Ukraine terminated air links with Belarus after the situation with the forced landing of Ryanair aircraft in Minsk and banned Ukrainian airlines and planes to perform flights in the Belarusian airspace. The Belarusian embassy sent a note of protest to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry. End </p>
2021-05-29
Primepress
Belarus introduces selective import licences for some Ukrainian goods - Ukraine Ministry of Economy
MINSK, 28 May - PrimePress. Belarus has introduced a selective licensing regime for a number of Ukrainian goods, the press service of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine said in a statement.
“According to the latest update, Belarus has introduced a selective import licensing regime for a number of Ukrainian goods: confectionery, chocolate, juices, beer, chipboard and fibreboard, wallpaper, toilet paper and packaging, bricks, ceramic tiles, glass ampoules, agricultural machinery for sowing, washing machines and furniture. This decision was approved by the Council of Ministers of Belarus’ resolution #292 of May 26,” reads the statement.
According to the Ministry of Economy, the decision will come into force ten days after publication and will be valid for six months.
"Such actions are unreasonable and discriminatory. The regime of individual licensing means manual control of imports of Ukrainian products to Belarus," reads the report.
The Government of Ukraine is holding consultations with producers for elimination of negative consequences of discriminatory actions of the Government of Belarus.
As previously reported, Ukraine, as well as the countries of the European Union, USA, Great Britain, Canada and their other allies, did not recognize the official results of the August 2020 presidential election in Belarus, which declared Alexander Lukashenko the winner for the sixth time with 80.1% of the vote. After the authorities violently suppressed thousands of peaceful protests, Western countries imposed sanctions on Belarusian officials and individual organizations. Ukraine, however, has not joined the economic sanctions.
On May 26, Ukraine terminated air links with Belarus after the situation with the forced landing of Ryanair aircraft in Minsk and banned Ukrainian airlines and planes to perform flights in the Belarusian airspace. The Belarusian embassy sent a note of protest to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry. End