Canada appreciated the progress of Belarus in politics
Restraints on trade will be lifted from July 12.
Canada removes economic sanctions against Belarus, according to CBC News, citing the statement of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Canada.
“This revised approach reflects the recognition by Canada that the government of Belarus has made progress in key areas, including the release of political prisoners and the holding of peaceful presidential elections in October 2015. Canada also recognizes the constructive role of Belarus in facilitating talks on the conflict settlement in Ukraine”, - quotes the edition a quote from the statement of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Canada, Interfax reported.
According to the publication, the sanctions will be lifted from 12 July of the current year, thus will be eliminated the restrictions on trade between countries.
In may 2016, Canada has begun the procedure of removal from the Belarus sanctions imposed on 14 December 2006, in accordance with the obligations of the government of Canada in diplomatic relations with the international community.
As reported Корреспондент.net in March of this year, the Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import into Russia of five brands of cheese from Belarus.
On 19 may, Russia imposed temporary restrictions on deliveries of Belarusian milk powder, cheese and butter.
We will remind, on June 2, Canada ratified the FTA agreement with Ukraine.
At the same time the US plans to revise the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico (NAFTA).
