Russia comes to the table for food
"Russia is ready to send shortly an invitation to Polish colleagues to take part in a bilateral meeting on December 14 at the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service [in Moscow]," a Ministry statement said. "The Russian side is ready to restart trade on the condition that documents, which accompany products imported to Russia, are authentic."
The Russians appear to have had a change of heart after the country's chief plant and animal safety officer met with the head of the European Commission's office in Moscow last week.
The Polish government had claimed the Russians' actions were politically motivated. Before the diplomatic breakthrough, Poland's EU Affairs Director at the Foreign Ministry, Paweł wieboda, said: "The Russians are not answering our letters and telephone calls. If this continues, it will be difficult to say that this is not part of a political campaign."
Russia banned Polish meat and vegetable exports last month citing irregularities and discrepancies in certificates and health standards. (Reuters)
