ANKARA, December 28 – RIA Novosti, Fedor Smirnov. Special economic measures imposed by Russia against Turkey, will have no significant negative impact on the Turkish economy, said on Monday the Minister of Trade and Customs Bulent Tyufenkchi.
“The trade turnover between Turkey and Russia in comparison with the year 2014 decreased by 38-40% (before the introduction of spetsmer). Thus, the damage that can be caused to the Turkish economy, will be small. However, despite this The Government has developed various scenarios of the situation. We find new markets for Turkish agricultural products, measures to support our producers, “- said Tyufenkchi in an interview with Anadolu.
According to him, taken by Russian actions prejudicial to the interests of the population both countries. “In Russia, sharply increased the prices of vegetables and fruits. I hope this situation will not last long,” – the minister said.
Tyufenkchi added that in the near future should not expect energy crisis in relations with Russia, as the delivery gas from Russia to Turkey carried out under international agreements. Nevertheless, in his words, “Turkish Energy Ministry has prepared a short, medium and long term scenarios to ensure gas supplies”.
Relations between Russia and Turkey in crisis after the November 24 Turkish fighter F -16 in Syria shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber. Russian President Vladimir Putin called it a “stab in the back” by the accomplices of terrorists. After the incident, the Russian president signed a decree on measures to ensure national security and special economic measures against Turkey. In particular, Russia to January 1, 2016 banned the import of some products from Turkey, suspended the visa-free regime with Turkey and canceled charter flights.
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