MOSCOW, July 8 Mexico would like to increase the supply of tequila to Russia, primarily through small local producers, the country's ambassador to Moscow, Eduardo Villegas Mejias, said in an interview .
“I would be happy to increase this number (exports of tequila — ed.) by 200-300%, because it has proven itself very well in the market. But this is all impossible, because most of the tequila is already destined for other markets, primarily for the U.S. Therefore, we are not interested in large tequila producers, but in those who have agave plantations, the stuff from which tequila is made, in small factories that could be imported to Russia,» the diplomat said. agency.
Increasing tequila exports to Russia is the easiest way to increase mutual trade, the ambassador is sure.
Eduardo Villegas Mejias drew attention to another strong drink made from agave — mezcal. According to the ambassador, mezcal is already gradually becoming «recognized» in Russian restaurants.
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