The Head of Phytosanitary Control Service in Russia attempted to allay any concerns that have been created from information on restrictions on import of fruits in Russia from Greece.
According to Interfax agency Mr. Sergey Ntankvert stated that ” We have a very constructive relation with Phytosanitary Control Service of Greece ” , while added that “there should be no fear about our actions” leaving that way open the possibility of Russians reconsidering, after identifying the parasite Grapholita molesta in nectarines from Greece.

According to Mr. Ntankvert this week should determine the date of the talks between the Russian and Greek side to discuss the control of the production which is exported to Russia in more detail.

Finally, Mr. Ntankvert sated that: “If the need arises, our experts could always travel to Greece to check the products before loading”.