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Armenia approves Agreement on unified customs transit system of EAEU and a third party
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the Agreement on the unified customs transit system of the Eurasian Economic Union and a third party. YEREVAN, July 31. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the Agreement on the unified customs transit system of the Eurasian Economic Union and a third ...
07/31/2025Armenian government approved a proposal to sign an agreement on economic partnership between the EAEU and the UAE
On Thursday, at a regular meeting, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign an agreement on economic partnership between the EAEU and its member states and the UAE. YEREVAN, June 26. /ARKA/. On Thursday,... ... while maintaining export volumes, Armenian exporters will receive a direct benefit of about $ 500 thousand, and the average customs duty on goods exported from Armenia to the UAE will decrease from 6% to 2.6%. As for agricultural products, the proposals ...
06/26/2025Armenia approves proposal to sign temporary trade agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia
The Armenian government approved a proposal to sign a temporary trade agreement between the EAEU and its member states and Mongolia at a regular meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, June 26. /ARKA/. The ... ... 5%). The concessions provided to the Armenian side by Mongolia will cover 98% of exports from Armenia to Mongolia. The average customs duty rate on goods exported from Armenia to Mongolia will decrease from 7.5% to 1.2%. As a result, savings due to customs ...
06/26/2025Head of State Revenue Committee of Armenia and Minister of Eurasian Economic Union discussed improving the legal framework for customs regulation
The prospects for developing current cooperation in the field of customs regulation within the EAEU were discussed at a meeting between the head of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia Eduard Hakobyan and the Minister of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission Ruslan Davydov. YEREVAN,... ... on the territory of the EAEU were also discussed, in particular, the launch of relevant shipments within the framework of the agreement "On the unified system of customs transit of the Eurasian Economic Union and third parties", as well as the ...
06/11/2025Armenia will control cargo passing through the territory of the Republic of Armenia from Azerbaijan - head of the State Revenue Committee
Armenia will control cargo passing through Armenia from Azerbaijan, said the head of ... ... example, as well as tools that will allow us to adapt to any scenario and carry out customs activities," Hakobyan told reporters on Monday. Earlier, a special unit... ... Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan" and the completion of negotiations on its agreement. The Armenian side stated that the document is ready for signing and that...
06/09/2025Armenia ratifies Ashgabat agreement on establishment of international transport and transit corridor
Armenia joins the Ashgabat agreement on the establishment of an international transport and transit corridor. YEREVAN, May 8. /ARKA/. Armenia joins the ... ... through a transport corridor, harmonization of transit documents required for international transportation, simplification of customs procedures, as well as non-discriminatory access to the transport infrastructure of the participating countries. The agreement ...
05/08/2025Armenia Greenlights CIS Customs Seals Agreement for Transport and Trade Documents
In its latest session, the Armenian government has given the go-ahead to an agreement regarding the procedure for applying customs seals and stamps on transport and trade documents by customs authorities across the CIS countries. YEREVAN, April 23. /ARKA/. In its latest session, the Armenian government has given the go-ahead to an agreement regarding the procedure for applying ...
04/23/2025Azerbaijan has not responded to Armenia's proposal to unblock communications - Pashinyan
Armenia presented its position on unblocking regional communications within the framework ... ... demonstrate that such arrangements can also be acceptable to Azerbaijan. The trilateral agreement of November 9, 2020, cannot be interpreted otherwise," Pashinyan emphasized... ... jurisdiction of the countries through which they pass. Each country would conduct border and customs control on its own territory and ensure the safe movement of goods, vehicles...
04/16/2025Armenia's Shift Towards the EU Could Inflict Severe Economic Pain – Financier (EXCLUSIVE)
Armenia's sharp turn from the EAEU to the EU is unclear from an economic standpoint,... ... Armenia’s economy, Aramyan referred to Russia’s right, under EAEU regulations, to impose customs duties on gas exported to a country that is not part of the EAEU. "It’s... ..., that is not already covered by the current Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Armenia and the EU. "This agreement covers almost all...
02/14/2025Armenia ratifies agreement with US on mutual assistance of customs authorities
... the governments of Armenia and the United States, signed in Yerevan on June 11, 2024. YEREVAN, January 22. /ARКА/. The Armenian Parliament has ratified today the agreement on mutual assistance of customs authorities between the governments of Armenia and the United States, signed in Yerevan on June 11, 2024. The agreement specifies the areas of cooperation, the procedure for exchanging information in the fight against smuggling and other customs violations. The document also provides for simplification of procedures for bona fide businesspersons. -0-
01/22/2025EBRD has invested record 2.4 billion euros in Armenia - EBRD Managing Director for Turkey and Caucasus (EXCLUSIVE)
... the Caucasus, Elisabetta Falcetti speaks about the bank's investments and goals in Armenia, as well as its priorities and future programs. YEREVAN, November 26.... ... significantly improve the connectivity of Armenia with its neighbours. Construction of new customs and logistics centre in Syunik, was another important project to enhance trade... ... Armenia has access to the EU market through the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and to the central Asian markets of the members of the Euroasian economic...
11/26/2024Armenia finalises its part of work on draft free trade agreement between UAE and EEU – minister
Armenia has completed its part of work on a draft free trade agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) , Economy Minister Gevorg ... ... parties expect that the agreement may be signed by the end of 2024. It will regulate, in particular, tariff liberalisation, customs and sectoral cooperation, e-commerce and intellectual property, trade protection measures. Armenia's trade with the ...
10/25/2024Iranian market will open for main part of Armenian exports: minister
As part of the Free Trade Agreement between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) member states, the Iranian market will open for a substantial portion of Armenian exports, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said today. YEREVAN, 25 October. /ARKA/. As part of the Free Trade ... ... almost twice as much as in 2018 ($363 million). According to Papoyan, the Armenian side expects that the application of zero customs duties envisaged by the agreement will open significant opportunities for the goods of the EEU countries. At the proposal ...
10/25/2024Armenian Deputy PM to travel to Moscow for EEC Council meeting
Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan will visit Moscow from October 17 to 19, the press service of ... ... issues on the agenda of the meeting, including the establishment of the rate of import customs duty on a number of goods, the implementation of the Action Plan for the implementation... ... norms with the list of goods not subject to international postal services, the draft Agreement on the admission of brokers and dealers of one member state of the EAEU to...
10/17/2024Third Eurasian Economic Forum starts in Yerevan
The Third Eurasian Economic Forum started in Yerevan on Monday as part of Armenia's chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union. It will last two days. YEREVAN, September 30 /ARKA/. The Third ... ... issues of integration processes in the EAEU. EAEU is an international integration economic union created on the basis of the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space. The members of the EAEU are Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Yerevan signed an agreement to join the union in 2015. -0-
09/30/2024EU ambassadors visit ‘’Margara’’ checkpoint on Armenian-Turkish border
A group of European Union (EU) ambassadors accredited in Armenia visited the ‘’Margara’’ checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border, accompanied ... ... “single window” system. The ambassadors were told about the main directions of customs reforms, including the simplification and digitalization of trade. EU Ambassadors... ... open land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic passport holders. The agreement, however, is yet to be implemented. -0-
09/23/2024Armenian government approves ratification of customs assistance agreement with US
The Armenian government has approved the ratification of an agreement with the United States on mutual assistance between the customs authorities of the two countries during its Thursday session. YEREVAN, August 29. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has approved the ratification of an agreement with the United States on mutual assistance between the customs authorities of the ...
08/29/2024Armenian and Turkish special envoys meeting on border
Special representatives for the normalization process between Armenia and Turkey, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan ... ... the Armenian authorities announced the completion of the modernisation of ‘Margara’ customs checkpoint, which was estimated at 1 billion Armenian drams. At their previous... ... of full normalization between their respective countries. Finally, they reemphasized their agreement to continue the normalization process without preconditions. On March...
07/30/2024Armenian government approves ratification of free trade agreement between EAEU and Iran
The Armenian government at a session on Friday approved ratification of a free trade agreement between the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran, signed on 25 December 2023 in St. Petersburg.... ... economic co-operation issues, in particular the facilitation and promotion of mutual trade, protection of the domestic market, customs regulation, competitiveness, government procurement and a number of other issues. Under the agreement, for the first ...
06/14/2024Armenia, US sign customs cooperation agreement
... Revenue Committee Rustam Badasyan and the US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien. The signing ceremony was also attended by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and James O'Brien, the US Department of State Assistant Secretary on European and Eurasian Affairs. The agreement aims to facilitate customs cooperation and ensure information exchange to combat smuggling and other violations of customs procedures.
06/11/2024Armenia and U.S. to sign agreement on exchange of information in customs sphere
Armenia and the United States will sign an agreement on Tuesday to exchange information in the customs sphere, which will open new opportunities for trade US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien, said speaking at the final session of the Armenia-US strategic dialogue in Yerevan today. YEREVAN, 11 June. /ARKA/....
06/11/2024Armenian and U.S. Customs Authorities Agree on Cooperation
Armenia and the United States will sign an agreement on cooperation of customs authorities. YEREVAN, May 30. /ARKA/. Armenia and the United States will sign an agreement on cooperation of customs authorities. A relevant decision was approved by the Armenian government on Thursday. The document notes that the agreement will specify the sectors of cooperation, the procedure of information exchange within the framework of combating smuggling and other customs violations. The document also envisages simplification of procedures for bona fide businessmen. -0-
05/30/2024Minister: Armenia seeks to join major transportation projects from China to Europe
In an interview with Armenian Public TV, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan emphasized the importance of ... ... Highway with an EBRD loan of 236 million euros, and the other is the establishment of a customs and logistics center in the Sisian region with an EBRD loan of 12 million euros... ... the French government, will significantly reduce the length of the road. "A loan agreement with the EBRD for 236 million euros has been signed for this purpose. Agreements...
05/18/2024Armenia to receive 12 million euros from EBRD for construction of customs and logistics center in Syunik
The Armenian government on Wednesday approved a proposal to sign an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the construction of a customs and logistics center in the southern province of Syunik. According to the agreement, Armenia will receive a EUR 10 million loan and a EUR 2 million grant from the Eurobank. YEREVAN, May 8. /ARKA/. The Armenian government on Wednesday approved ...
05/08/2024Armenian government approves agreement on unified system of customs transit of goods of EEU members and third countries
The Armenian government approved an agreement on a unified system of customs transit of goods from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states and third countries at a session on Thursday. YEREVAN, March 14. /ARKA/. The Armenian government approved an agreement on a unified system of customs transit of goods ...
03/14/2024Modernization of Meghri checkpoint on Armenia-Iran border will be completed in 2026
The modernization project of the Meghri checkpoint on the Armenian-Iranian border is proceeding according to the plan and will be completed in ... ... importance of the project and the need for cooperation on technical issues, SRC said. An agreement on the modernization of the Meghri checkpoint was signed on January 27, 2023... ... equipped with rooms for detailed inspection of vehicles, X-ray inspection of trucks and customs clearance, as well as a site for X-ray inspection of passenger cars, a station...
03/13/2024Russia's Lavrov blames Armenia for failure to reopen roads in the region
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov blamed today Armenia for the failure to reopen roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan. YEREVAN,... ... claimed. He said he has every reason to say that the West does not want to allow the agreements mediated by Russia between Yerevan and Baku to take place. "It is Armenia... ... is concerned. They do not want Russian border guards there. They do not want neutral customs and border control. This contradicts what was agreed upon," Lavrov said...
01/18/2024Armenian government approves free trade agreement between EEU and Iran
The Armenian government approved today an agreement on free trade between the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI). YEREVAN, December ... ... issues such as legal and horizontal obligations, simplification and stimulation of mutual trade, protection of domestic markets, customs procedures, competition, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, dispute resolution, state procurement. With regard to agricultural ...
12/14/2023Armenian parliament approves decision to ratify Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Affairs with India
The Armenian National Assembly on Monday approved a decision to ratify the Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Affairs between the Governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of India. YEREVAN, December 11. /ARKA/. The Armenian National Assembly on Monday approved a decision to ratify the Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance ...
12/11/2023Opening of Armenian-Turkish border may have positive economic effect, but uncertainty in the future is high - ex-deputy prime minister
Open borders are positive, making trade with neighbor countries cheaper, said former Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Vache Gabrielyan in a comment on the anticipated opening ... ... not clear what the final terms on which Turkey and Azerbaijan want to conclude the agreement with Armenia are and what their economic agenda of the peace treaty is. "Other... ... (EEU). "If it is assumed that it leaves the EEU, there is a question of other customs regimes, other relations and competition between Armenian and Turkish goods...
11/03/2023Meghri checkpoint on Armenian-Iranian border to be built from scratch
The Meghri checkpoint on the Armenian-Iranian border will be built from scratch, the head of the State Revenue Committee Rustam Badasyan said at a parliamentary ... ... international standards and will be equipped with innovations for faster and more comfortable checkpoint passage and effective customs control. The agreement on modernization of Meghri checkpoint was signed on January 27, 2023 between the State Revenue Committee of Armenia ...
10/31/2023Russia and Iran agree to zero customs duties by March 2024
Russia and Iran have agreed to zero customs duties on imported goods from the two countries by March 2024. Kambiz Merkazemi, a member of the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber ... ... problems is "settlements in national currencies, as well as free trade and opening Iran's customs borders with Russia, Armenia and Belarus." Merkazemi also noted that the infrastructure for the realization of the free trade agreement is being built "at a rapid pace" due to the high level of understanding between Iranian and Russian negotiators....
10/23/2023Armenian PM refutes assumption that Russia will close its market for Armenian goods
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan denied the assumption that Russia has closed or will close its market for Armenian-made ... ... goods. "Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and our economic relations (with Russia) are regulated by agreements," Pashinyan said in an interview with the Public Television of Armenia on Thursday. On the recent Russian customs authorities' decision to subject Armenia-made cognac for higher quality checks that resulted in huge lines on the Georgian-Russian ...
10/11/2023Yerevan and New Delhi to launch joint fight against smuggling
... cooperation in the customs area to fight against smuggling. YEREVAN, August 24. /ARKA/. Under an agreement approved today by the government of Armenia, the later and the government of India will initiate cooperation in the customs area to fight against smuggling. The agreement "On Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of India" was signed in Brussels on June 23. Under the agreement, the parties will assist each other in administrative procedures, exchange of information on incoming cargoes, cooperate in customs control of goods. This, ...
08/24/2023Feasibility study being developed for ‘Dry Port’ project in Armenian Gyumri- Deputy Minister
... study is being developed for a project designed to build the "Dry Port" near Armenia’s second-largest city of Gyumri, Deputy Minister of Economy Narek Teryan said... ... assigned to Maritime & Transport Business Solutions company, with which a corresponding agreement was signed last Friday. "They will present the full feasibility study... ... multimodal hub to serve regional and international companies that need to consolidate customs processes. It will allow the Shirak region to become an industrial zone. The...
08/15/2023Armenia seeks to diversify exports and eliminate dependence on one market - Ministry of Economy
Armenia seeks to diversify exports and eliminate dependence on one market, Deputy Economy ... ... were presented the opportunities provided by the Swiss GSP - a preferential commodity agreement, which gives an opportunity to developing countries, including Armenia, to... ... trade privileges. Under the system, Switzerland provides partial or full discount on customs privileges for goods exported from developing countries, which stimulates trade...
07/12/2023Armenia to cooperate with India in customs area and expand partnership with Japan and US
The head of Armenia's State Revenue Committee (SRC) Rustam Badasyan had a series of meetings with his counterparts from India, Japan and the ... ... counterparts from India, Japan and the U.S. during a visit to Brussels. The SRC said the governments of Armenia and India signed an agreement on cooperation in customs issues and mutual assistance. The agreement creates a basis for expanding and strengthening cooperation between the parties ...
06/26/2023Unblocking of transport links not related to Armenian-Azerbaijani peace agreement- Deputy Prime Minister
The unblocking of transport links between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not linked to the conclusion of the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace agreement, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said today to Arka news agency on the sidelines of the Eurasian Congress ... ... Overchuk's statement that Armenia will decide whether it will need help from Russia's Federal Security Service to exercise border and customs control (on Armenian-Azerbaijani border). "There is a clear position that customs and border control will be carried ...
06/09/2023EU will spare no effort to help normalize Armenian-Azerbaijani relations - Charles Michel
... as "very good" the June 1 five-sided meeting in Chisinau, Moldova, on the Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization. YEREVAN, June 2. /ARKA/. European Council... ... should be maintained to take decisive steps towards the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. On border issues, we reviewed progress and... ... together with a concrete timetable. They also agreed to draw upon the support of the World Customs Organization in supporting this work. On humanitarian issues, there has been...
06/02/2023Deputy Prime Ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan to meet next week in Moscow – Overchuk
Deputy prime ministers of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia are set to meet next week in the Russian capital Moscow, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said, according ... ... because we are talking about the border crossing procedure between Azerbaijan and Armenia, more precisely, about how border, customs and other types of control are to be carried out," Overchuk said. The agreement on a meeting between the deputy prime ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan was reached during May 25 meeting ...
05/31/2023Pashinyan, Putin and Aliyev discuss unblocking regional transport and economic infrastructures in Moscow
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani ... ... in Moscow on May 25, the press service of the Armenian government reported. "An agreement was reached that the vice prime ministers of the three countries will meet... ... particularly, the procedure for crossing the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan - how border and customs control are to be carried out. These very issues will be discussed in Moscow...
05/26/2023Pashinyan declines to disclose details regarding restoration of Armenia-Azerbaijan railroad
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan refused today to divulge the details of his ... ... via Nakhichevan. Their respective teams have been tasked to finalize an in principle agreement on the modalities for the opening of the railway connections and the necessary... ... together with a concrete timetable. They also agreed to draw upon the support of the World Customs Organization in supporting this work.' In 2021, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia...
05/18/2023Armenian minister explains how customs structures will work in case regional communications are unblocked
If railways and motorways linking Armenia and Azerbaijan are reopened, the international customs organizations will operate at customs checkpoints between the countries as they were supposed to operate between Georgia ... ... reopening of the railway connections to and via Nakhichevan. Their respective teams have been tasked to finalize an in principle agreement on the modalities for the opening of the railway connections and the necessary construction works together with a concrete ...
05/17/2023European Council president sums up Sunday talks between Armenian and Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels
... President Charles Michel presented the results of the talks between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels on Sunday. YEREVAN, May 15. /ARKA/. European... ... should be maintained to take decisive steps toward the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement," Michel added. On border issues, he said, the sides reviewed progress... ... along with a specific timetable. They also agreed to seek the support of the World Customs Organization for this work," he said. He noted that regarding humanitarian...
05/15/2023Ruben Vardanyan considers conclusion of peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan unlikely
The basis for a peace treaty to be signed by Armenia and Azerbaijan is very weak, former Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) State Minister ... ... without Russia," he said. Vardanyan also said that he could not imagine a peace agreement "that takes place at gunpoint" when the ethnic Armenian population... ... what they did, because they are confused about what it is - a border checkpoint, a customs checkpoint or what? ," he said. According to Vardanyan, Azerbaijan has...
05/03/2023Armenia preparing to launch Margara checkpoint on border with Turkey
Armenian authorities are preparing to launch the Margara checkpoint on the border with ... ... Committee (SRC), said today. According to him, the parties have already reached an agreement on the upcoming opening of the border for persons with diplomatic passports... ... Armenian authorities are now making preparations for the implementation of relevant customs procedures. The Margara land checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border was opened...
04/06/2023Russia may restrict supply of milk and dairy products from Armenia
Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said it will consider imposing restrictions on imports of dairy products from Armenia due to poor control and violations of restrictive measures by the Armenian side, Prime news agency reported. YEREVAN,... ... Rosselkhoznadzor is especially concerned about cases of inclusion of enterprises of third countries in the registers of the Customs Union without the agreement of the Russian side or contrary to the official refusal sent to the competent services of the EEU member states," ...
03/29/2023Armenian State Revenue Committee and IMF agree on expanding cooperation
Rustam Badasyan, the head of the Armenian State Revenue Committee (SRC), and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation,... ... Resident Representative Iva Petrova met on March 14 to look into the progress of tax and customs reforms in the country, SRC said today. YEREVAN, March 15. /ARKA/ Rustam... ... Trade in Armenia and the technical assistance programs provided by the IMF to SRC. An agreement was reached on the expansion and development of cooperation between SRC and...
03/15/2023Armenia and USA to expand cooperation in customs area
Armenia is ready to expand cooperation with the U.S. in the customs area, Armenian State Revenue Committee (SRC) Chairman Rustam Badasyan said at a meeting with the Regional Director of ... ... development of electronic automated systems, which will enable customs officers to carry out more targeted customs control. An agreement was reached on the planned visit of the SRC's representatives to the USA in order to study the best practices of the ...
02/22/2023EBRD Vice President: the Bank has invested over €2 billion euros in 205 projects in Armenia to date - EXCLUSIVE
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President Mark Bowman visited Armenia earlier this week. In an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency, he spoke ... ... enhancing its northern and southern border crossings, and by improving of its nationwide customs system. Recently, Prime Ministers of Georgia and Armenia opened the Friendship... ... The country remains committed to the multilateral process and has ratified the Paris Agreement back in February 2017, and it aims to double the share of renewables in its...
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