"Simplified customs corridor" at Armenian-Iranian border  discussed  in Yerevan

ArmInfo.  Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of Armenia's State Revenue Committee, received an Iranian delegation led by Foroud Asgari, Deputy Minister of Economy  and Finance of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Customs  Administration. The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation  aimed at simplifying cross-border trade flows and control operations  between Armenia and Iran. 

According to the SRC press service,  the necessary steps to launch a  preliminary system for electronic data exchange between the customs  services of both countries were also addressed, and agreements were  reached. The implementation of a "Simplified Customs Corridor" at the  Armenian-Iranian border was also discussed as a way to create more  favorable conditions for law-abiding entities engaged in foreign  economic activities.

Eduard Hakobyan noted that,  significantly higher average daily  throughput rates for trucks have been achieved, as a result of the  implemented reforms. Additionally, a notable increase in trade  turnover between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of  Iran has been observed following the implementation of mutual  agreements. As part of the reforms, it is also planned to completely  re-equip the border with new equipment within the next year.

Foroud Asgari, Head of the Iranian Customs Administration, emphasized  the strategic importance of the Norduz-Agarak checkpoint  for Iran.  He stated that all possible steps are being taken to streamline the  movement of goods and vehicles through the checkpoint. He also  highlighted that passengers have expressed great satisfaction with  the reforms and simplifications implemented for border crossing.   Following the discussions, a protocol was signed.