Russia gains access to Saudi Arabian meat market

Russia will start exporting beef, other meat, poultry, dairy products and eggs to Saudi Arabia after the food safety ministries of the two countries sign an agreement today, Russian agriculture watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said in a statement.

"Deliveries of Russian products can begin as soon as exporters are included in the phytosanitary service of the Kingdom, which will be completed within a few days," the RT cited the statement as saying.

According to the report, Rosselkhoznadzor will have the right to approve Russian farmers that meet the requirements of Saudi Arabia.