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Commerce Between Russia, Paraguay Stays Steady Regardless of Western Sanctions – Ambassador
Commerce Between Russia, Paraguay Stays Steady Regardless of Western Sanctions – Ambassador
Russia and Paraguay stay robust commerce companions regardless of Western makes an attempt to isolate Russia over the battle in Ukraine, the Russian ambassador in Asuncion advised Sputnik.
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“We view as optimistic the truth that Paraguayan political circles have shunned providing the West their unconditional assist or limiting commerce and financial relations with Russia,” Alexander Pisarev stated in an interview. The diplomat stated exports of Paraguayan frozen meat dipped in early 2022 earlier than recovering, whereas commerce in meat merchandise edged up final yr. Exports of soy, Paraguay’s foremost agricultural commodity, additionally took successful final yr as a result of a drop in manufacturing. Russia has been conscious of the West’s strain on the International South to sever ties with Moscow, however media protection of the Russian-Ukrainian battle in Paraguay stays balanced, the diplomat stated. Pisarev additionally accused the USA of interfering in Paraguay’s 2023 presidential race by imposing sanctions on Vice President Hugo Velazquez, who give up workplace and withdrew his candidacy in August over corruption accusations by Washington.
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“We view as optimistic the truth that Paraguayan political circles have shunned providing the West their unconditional assist or limiting commerce and financial relations with Russia,” Alexander Pisarev stated in an interview.
Russia was the South American nation’s fourth largest commerce associate in 2022 regardless of logistical hurdles caused by the Group of Seven and EU sanctions on transactions and insurance coverage of Russia-bound cargoes.
The diplomat stated exports of Paraguayan frozen meat dipped in early 2022 earlier than recovering, whereas commerce in meat merchandise edged up final yr. Exports of soy, Paraguay’s foremost agricultural commodity, additionally took successful final yr as a result of a drop in manufacturing.
“A number of shipments of Paraguayan meat totaling $8.5 million by no means reached Russia and had been despatched again to Paraguay, however from what we see right now enterprise has discovered workarounds and shipments proceed as traditional,” Pisarev stated.
Russia has been conscious of the West’s strain on the International South to sever ties with Moscow, however media protection of the Russian-Ukrainian battle in Paraguay stays balanced, the diplomat stated.
Pisarev additionally accused the USA of interfering in Paraguay’s 2023 presidential race by imposing sanctions on Vice President Hugo Velazquez, who give up workplace and withdrew his candidacy in August over corruption accusations by Washington.
