Vahan Kerobyan Addresses Reports on Food Security

The Minister of Economy, Vahan Kerobyan, has commented on the reports circulating regarding the food security of the Republic of Armenia.

“Regarding the information disseminated in Russian and Armenian media over the past two days, suggesting that there are plans to limit the export of certain food products from Russia to EAEU countries, I would like to inform that the issues of food security in Armenia are under the attention and direct control of the Government of Armenia. Up to this point, there has been no confirmed decision from the Russian government regarding a ban on the export of food products, therefore the import of goods into Armenia is proceeding normally.

Currently, there is no projected deficit concerning the goods included in the minimum food basket in the Republic of Armenia. We are in contact with our Russian partners, and even in the case of a decision from the Russian government's side regarding possible export restrictions, the Republic of Armenia has all the necessary resources to ensure the food security of its population.

The self-sufficiency of grain in the Russian Federation is around 150 percent, which means that Russia has sufficient reserves for both domestic consumption and export. We urge citizens not to create panic and to refrain from unnecessary purchases.”