ArmInfo.The implementation of the draft agreement "On Free Trade in Services, Establishment, Activities and Investments" will become an important factor in the growth of the national economies of the CIS member states. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan stated this on October 28 at a meeting of the CIS heads of government in Astana.
As the press service of the RA government reports, according to the Deputy Prime Minister, in order to achieve a tangible result in the near future, Armenia is ready for a productive dialogue in this direction.
The establishment and development of high, science-intensive and competitive technologies is a priority for ensuring economic growth. At the same time, the development and implementation of technological development projects are of central importance.
"I am sure that the consistent implementation of high-tech projects will give a tangible economic effect and will help increase the competitiveness of national economies. The integration of scientific potential, the deepening and expansion of traditional ties in this area and the interaction of the CIS countries in scientific, technical and innovative fields can play the role of an additional booster in ensuring technological development," the Deputy Premier said.
He also stated that digitalization, innovations and the latest technologies are considered by the Government of the Republic of Armenia as the most important tools for creating an effective public administration system, ensuring a favorable business climate and advancing economic growth.
"The only valid fundamental document in the field of science and technology within the framework of the CIS is the Agreement "On the Creation of a Common Scientific and Technical Space of the Commonwealth Member States" dated November 3, 1995.
In this regard, it seems appropriate to think about the development of a document that will take into account new technological challenges, as well as the best world practices in the scientific, technical and technological sector, which will allow the economies of the CIS member states to reach a new competitive level. In this context, we support the adoption of the Concept of Scientific, Technical and Technological Cooperation of the CIS Member States and the Action Plan for its implementation, which will positively affect the development within the Commonwealth of an integral interstate scientific and technological space capable of meeting the growing socio-economic needs of the population, and also to face modern technological challenges".
