The value of goods exported and imported by the Transnistrian region through Ukraine’s territory decreased practically three times, the self-proclaimed foreign ministry of the region has said, quoted by IPN.
According to the Transnistrian authorities, the value of Transnistria’s exports through Ukraine in February fell by US$1.166 million on the same month last year, while imports – by US$18.517 million to US$5.484 million. Trade in January-February this year declined to US$15.239 million, as against US$40.874 million in the corresponding period last year.
The Customs Service and the Border Guard Service of Ukraine imposed measures to toughen up control over the goods that are to reach Transnistria. The merchants are asked to present a certificate showing that they registered with the Moldovan authorities.
