ArmInfo. On September 18, at its regular meeting, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign a draft Agreement "On the Center for Expertise and Research for Customs Purposes of the Customs Services of the CIS Member States."
As stated in the explanatory note to the document, the Center for Expertise and Research for Customs Purposes of the Customs Authorities of the CIS Member States is intended to organize and facilitate interaction between expert institutions of the customs authorities of the Parties, as well as constructive cooperation with international and research organizations and their structures.
The Center's main activities are:
- Implementation of informational, analytical, and scientific-methodological cooperation.
- The Parties in conducting expert examinations and research for customs purposes.
- Organization of practical, scientific, and technical cooperation between the Parties in conducting expert examinations and research for customs purposes.
- Development of unified approaches to organizing the work of the customs authorities of the Parties in appointing and conducting expert examinations and research for customs purposes. The main objective of this Agreement is to develop unified approaches to organizing the work of customs authorities of the CIS member states in appointing and conducting expert examinations and research. The entire scope of the Center's functions is aimed at organizing joint work in the field of expert research for customs purposes. The Agreement will contribute to increasing the effectiveness of the customs authorities of the CIS member states in protecting the economy, strengthening security, and combating customs offenses, as well as developing the potential and professional skills of experts.
The powers of the expert institution with the status of Center are exercised for a period of five years. The costs associated with the implementation of the Center's powers are covered by the Party whose expert institution has been granted Center status, as well as by the Center's own funds and funds raised in accordance with the legislation of the Parties.
Previously, the CIS Executive Committee announced that the signing of the agreement on the Center for Expertise and Research is planned for the 81st meeting in September 2025, subject to the readiness of the customs services of the CIS member states.
