RA government approves schedule of measures aimed at developing light industryApril 8, 2010 - 13:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan said that the RA government approved a schedule of measures aimed at solving the light industry problems during the April 8 session. According to him, the schedule offers an opportunity to reveal the existing problems within two years and to conduct an analysis, the results of which will serve as a ground for long-term programs for improving Armenia’s competitiveness at international markets. Besides, Mr. Yeritsyan said that application of simplified tax regime and establishment of design institute of clothes and leather goods are foreseen to develop the field.
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