CIS customs officers to combat shadow economyA ferry dock will be built in Kerch, what will help boost the flow of Armenia-bound goods. Heads of customs services of CIS member states gathered in Yerevan to tackle a number of issues to integrate their economies. October 30, 2010 PanARMENIAN.Net - The decisions taken will help promote cooperation between the customs services, boost turnover volumes, develop documents for ultimate trade and economic potential between the countries. Suppression of shadow economy was in the focus of the meeting. The participants discussion implementation of joint projects and measures to be taken to combat customs violations, corruption and counterfeit production. Cynology was mentioned as an efficient method to reveal contraband. Data exchange was also named among priorities. “Organization of this meeting in Yerevan for the third time is an evidence of Armenia’s interest towards intensification of the regional cooperation. The activity of the Council of Heads of CIS Customs Services is aimed at drafting documents to facilitate the maximum usage of the trade and economic potential of our countries,” Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said. Head of the Ukrainian State Customs Service Igor Kaletnik noted for his part that a new ferry dock will be built in Kerch, what will help boost the flow of Armenia-bound goods. Besides, Armenia and Ukraine reached an agreement on training of Armenian customs officers in Ukraine. Victoria Araratyan / PanARMENIAN News Most popular in the section Armenia’s “useless” manpower Small and medium sized businesses weigh in on consequences of war Hybrid banknotes New markets opening for home-grown products More articles in this section 4 rules for business success An ultimate guide Reduction of personnel and tax collection growth State Revenue Committee changes its policy Countries and goods that boosted Armenian export in 2016 Record figures | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |