ArmInfo. On February 14, Chairman of the State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition Artak Shaboyan, received a delegation of the International Monetary Fund.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the upcoming steps in the implementation of processes aimed at ensuring equal competitive conditions and improving the competitive situation in Armenia. The discussion agenda also included issues related to a number of provisions of the RA Law on Protection of Economic Competition and their amendments aimed at creating a more favorable competitive environment for enterprises operating in Armenia.
Shaboyan presented to his colleagues achievements in the field of economic competition, touched the World Economic Forum's estimates, according to which Armenia improved its position by 9 points, and rising to 19th place in the anti-monopoly rating, stressing that this is very significant progress and achievement.
Shaboyan also spoke about a number of other issues of interest to the delegation of the International Monetary Fund, in particular about the steps taken to improve competition and upcoming programs.
SCPEC Head noted that the Commission emphasizes the importance of active cooperation with international organizations and continues to carry out work in this direction, applying the best international practice in the field of economic competition, as well as expert assessments related to legislation, to discuss measures aimed at improving the competitive situation in Armenia .