Armenia has reached an agreement with Georgia to begin exporting fish products, opening a new market as Russian import restrictions continue to affect a range of Armenian goods.

Negotiations with the Georgian side have been successfully completed, paving the way for fish exports to Georgia. The Armenian Embassy in Tbilisi said it will continue working with Georgian authorities to further expand trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, Gazeta.ru reports.

The move comes after Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) imposed a series of import restrictions on Armenian products.

Since late May, Russia has suspended imports of Armenian flowers, mineral water, and certain alcoholic beverages, including brandy from three producers. Beginning June 2, the restrictions were expanded to include cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, and grapes. A day later, additional temporary restrictions were introduced on pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits, while Armenian fish products were added to the list on June 26.

In late July, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to help resolve the issue, arguing that the import restrictions contradict bilateral agreements and the rules of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).