Bulgaria followed the example of three other countries (Poland, Slovakia and Hungary) due to concerns that the market has been saturated by grain crops – Brussels had criticized the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain from the 3 countries
In its weekly meeting, the caretaker government adopted a decision temporarily restricting the access of some Ukrainian products on the territory of Bulgaria, Minister of Agriculture and Food Yavor Gesev said at a press conference. THE Bulgaria consequently it followed the example of three other countries (Poland, Slovakia and Hungary) due to concerns that the market has been saturated by grain crops.
“We have several billions worth of production that we believe will be difficult to sell and will incur losses unless we take action,” he added.
According to the decision of the Cabinet, from April 24 to June 30, 2023, Bulgaria will not allow on its territory more than 20 Ukrainian products, which include: wheat, wheat flour, sunflower seeds, corn, honey and bee products, raw and powdered milk, condensed milk, walnuts, hazelnuts, poultry, pork, goat and sheep meat, rye, barley, oats, sorghum (sorghum), buckwheat, starches, inulin, wheat gluten, soy, flaxseed, wine, wine vinegar, canola and ethyl alcohol.
Acting Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stoyanov explained that a pan-European solution could be the sustainable solution to the problem. “We know that what we are taking today is an extreme measure, but we were forced to do it because several countries have unilaterally taken such measures in recent days, and the danger for Bulgaria is seriously increasing,” Stoyanov noted.
“If we don’t stop imports, everything that goes into the corridor for Poland and Hungary will end up in Romania and Bulgaria. That is, if we don’t stop the equivalent measure along with the other counterparts at the moment, that will effectively shift the corridors “, Minister of Agriculture Gesev said in a televised interview yesterday, Tuesday.
The ban will not apply to products in transit, since they are transported in special cars and sealed at the border, without being allowed to be unloaded and reloaded on Bulgarian territory. The ban also does not apply to products accompanied by a declaration that the final destination is not Bulgaria.
The caretaker government’s decision takes into account the need to ensure the transit through the solidarity lanes of basic foodstuffs for those who need more assistance in third countries, the government’s press service announced.
Source :Skai
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