SECOND CUSTOMS BRIDGE TO BE BUILT ON ARMENIAN-GEORGIAN BORDER

ArmInfo
2008-12-10 13:17:00

ArmInfo. The second customs bridge will be built on the
Armenian-Georgian border.

As Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sarkisyan told journalists, the
relevant agreement was reached yesterday within the frames of the
7th session of the Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission on
economic cooperation.

‘This is an extremely important decision that will allow to simplify
the process of import and export of goods. It is also envisaged to
establish joint regimes by tax and customs agencies, that will also
create more favourable conditions for border-crossing’, the prime
minister said. He added that this issue is of extreme importance
as Armenia is interested in establishment of the regimes that will
allow to reduce loss of time for custom formalities and avoid great
expenses. Moreoer, they will create more favourable conditions for
the Armenian and Georgian exporters and importers.

Talking of delimitation of the Armenian-Georgian border, T. Sarkisyan
said that the relevant structures of the two states continue
a joint work in this direction. ‘Currently, the problem of the
Armenian-Georgian state border has been solved by 70%, and the rest
30% will be solved in the future’, the Armenian PM emphasized.

To note, according to the data of the National Statistical Service of
Armenia, the goods turnover between Armenia and Georgia in Jan-Oct,
2008, made up $107 mln with 3,8% annual growth. Moreover, the export
from Georgia to Armenia made up $71 mln and import – $36 mln.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress