01/12/2010 14:44
Iran Customs Office delegation arrives in Armenia
Iran Customs Office delegation has arrived in Armenia, led by Director General Ardeshir Mohammadi.
Members of the Iran Customs Office delegation and management of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia signed a series of cooperation agreements, including information exchange agreement. The Iranian delegation visited Meghri checkpoint bordering upon Iran to observe reforms envisaged under the Complex Border Management in South Caucasus program, SRC press office reports.
According to representative of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia, Karen Beglaryan, they are already working with Georgia within the framework of the program, and their next step will be reforming Armenian-Iranian checkpoint.
Beglaryan reported that border crossing order will be simplified, meanwhile border control will be tightened to prevent smuggling.