Russia may start deliveries of wheat to Venezuela before the end of 2016 this is stated in the message Rosselkhoznadzor.
"Given the high interest of Venezuela in import of Russian wheat, in the case of operational approval and signed by the authorized agencies of the specified Protocol, the Russian wheat exports to the Venezuelan market could begin as early as the end of 2016", — stated in the message.
The Rosselkhoznadzor has already prepared and sent for consideration to the Venezuelan side of the draft Protocol in the field of safety, quality and phytosanitary requirements during import of grain and products of its processing.
According to Rosselkhoznadzor, Venezuela imports almost 100% necessary to meet its needs of wheat. USA and Canada are traditional suppliers that have monthly Venezuela buys up to 120 thousand tons of wheat.
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