ArmInfo.On February 10-14, experts of the World Customs Organization diagnosed the work performed by the State Revenue Committee of Armenia within the framework of the Mercator program, which started in May 2019.
As the SRC press service reports, during the visit the issue of developing an action plan based on the recommendations made during the May diagnostic mission was discussed. During the meeting with experts, Deputy Chairman of the SRC Michael Pashayan emphasized the importance of continuing effective cooperation between the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia and the World Customs Organization within the framework of the Mercator program. Mikael Pashayan also presented the guests with the steps taken by the Committee to implement the action plan, which includes steps to reform the system. This, in particular, is to simplify customs clearance, effective cooperation between border control authorities and the State Revenue Committee, the use of modern technologies, including the system of electronic customs services introduced by SRC.
Within the framework of the visit and meetings with the heads and representatives of various departments of the SRC, a project was also discussed, developed on the basis of the recommendations of WCO experts. The aim of the project is to approve those responsible for the implementation of the provisions of the Agreement on the simplification of trade procedures for individual units outlined in the above proposals.
As a result of the visit, proposals were made to implement the provisions of the Agreement on trade facilitation and an action plan, as well as the steps necessary for the Agreement and the direction of cooperation were taken. It should be noted that within the framework of the program, the Committee will be provided with technical assistance, and the reforms established by the agreement will be carried out. It is envisaged, in particular, to reduce the time required for customs documents to be drawn up at the border, as well as expenses, to increase the level of cooperation between the SRC and other structures that exercise control at the border.
