"We met with U.S. Ambassador (John) Beyrle last week. We have agreed on four positions in order to meet Russian legislation and let Americans to avoid waiving their own political issues," Gennady Onishchenko told reporters.
"It seems we have found this way," he said, declining to speak about the possible timing of reinstating the import.
Russia, the top market for U.S. chicken exports, blocked trade on Jan. 19 because of concerns about a routine chlorine wash used by U.S. poultry processors.
Analysts have said large U.S. poultry imports to Russia have often become hostage of chilly political relations between the two nations but the latest ban came as a surprise as it took place amid fast improving ties between Moscow and Washington.
Washington said the measure would have a "devastating impact" on the U.S. poultry industry and trade, and raise the costs of poultry products for Russian consumers.
The ban has roiled exports from major producers such as Tyson Foods Inc and Sanderson Farms Inc.
Onishchenko reiterated Russia insisted on importing poultry without the chlorine wash, a condition, which the U.S. reportedly agreed to follow. (Reuters)
