GSP+ to raise Armenian commodities competitiveness in European marketsJuly 31, 2009 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The purpose of a practical course held in Armenia on Friday is familiarization with advantages of GSP+ system implemented in the framework of TAIEX, the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument of the Institution Building unit of Directorate-General Enlargement of the European Union, RA Deputy Economy Minister Vahe Danielyan said. "This is a complicated structure consisting of ad valorem tax and tariff elements. It will help raise competitiveness of Armenian commodities in European markets," he said, adding that much work has been done to bring the quality of Armenian goods in line with European standards. To participate in GSP+ system, Armenia joined 27 EU conventions. "We should be consistent and responsible, since GSP+ is reviewed once in 3 years," Danielyan said. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |