"Last week held a meeting of the government of Malaysia, where it was decided to abandon the procurement of certain goods from countries that will join the EU. Their strategy is to Malaysia to buy their products, they otkazyvayutsya from the acquisition of our. However, we do not intend to grovel before them," - said Deputy Prime Minister.

According to him, the possible refusal of the EU from purchasing palm oil will affect at least 500 million people in Malaysia, employed in this area. He also added that palm oil exports from the country by the end of 2017 amounted to more than 55% of the total volume of exports of goods and is valued at more than $19 billion.

"The government must take measures to protect this sector of economy", - said Deputy Prime Minister.

Recall that the European Parliament on 17 January approved a package of measures aimed at reforming the energy market with the aim of reducing energy consumption and climate change. Among the proposed measures is a ban on the use of palm oil in the production of biofuels.

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