Canada is imposing new sanctions on the import of Russian diamonds and diamond jewelry. This was stated by the head of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, whose words were quoted by the press service. sections.
He noted that new restrictions were implemented in coordination with G7 partners.
According to the agency, the embargo follows G7 leaders’ commitment in May 2023 to work together to reduce Russia’s income from exports of non-industrial diamonds mined, processed or produced in the Russian Federation.
Joly also pledged to continue working collaboratively with the G7 and other international partners to implement comprehensive controls and verification measures to ban Russian diamonds.
The previous day, Reuters, citing a statement from the summit reportedG7 countries will ban diamonds from Russia from January 1, 2024.
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