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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, Washington, DC - U.S. officials in Moscow were alerted Saturday, April 13, 2002 that Russia will lift its ban on U.S. poultry and poultry products effective Monday, April 15, 2002. Russian officials lifted the ban after they were satisfied that U.S. food safety systems met the March 31, protocol. "We are pleased that Russia has met its commitment to the March 31, protocol and will lift its ban on U.S. poultry and poultry products April 15, 2002." "We applaud the work of the teams from the United States and Russia who worked diligently to resolve this trade issue as well as the work by U.S. officials at all levels of government." �"The March
31, agreement established a framework for closer cooperation between our
two countries.� The action today is an example of how trade disputes should
be resolved in a reasoned and sound approach based on science, and we
look forward to a continued positive trading relationship with Russia."
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