If passed by the Cabinet, the ban will be effective from December 31, 2020 for a six-month period.
The decision is based on Turkey’s overt support, including the transfer of jihadist militants, to Azerbaijan in its ongoing attacks on Artsakh and Armenia.
Since Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Eurasian Economic Commission will be notified as required by regulations.
According to ministry of economy, although the ban on imports is an economic move, the move is nevertheless also contains a security component.
“Not only is an economic sanction imposed against Turkey with this ban, but also in terms of security the financial flows from Armenian sources into Turkey’s state treasury are being suspended,” the ministry said, adding that it is also with these very resources that Turkey is supporting Azerbaijan now. The ministry added that the move will also “prevent the infiltration of various threats through the import of final good products ...
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