A meeting attended by the Presidium members of the Union of Native Commodity Producers (UNCP) NGO, and the Chairmen of Subcommittees, Committee for Financial, Economic and Budget Affairs, RA Public Council, was held at the RA Government, Dec. 14. RA Premier Tigran Sargsyan chaired the meeting.

“I am sure that the meeting will enable us to for a clearer idea of your problems, your views of prospects of Armenia’s economic development and the Armenian Government’s tasks. It will also enable us to inform you of the package of reforms we are drafting now, considering the lessons we have drawn from the crisis,” said the Premier.

UNCP Chairman Vazgen Safaryan thanked the Premier for the meeting and addressed a draft concept of Armenia’s industrial development. He presented the main issues raised by manufacturer during discussions.

The RA Government’s press service informed NEWS.am that the managers of the UNCP member-companies, as well as the subcommittees’ chairmen, exchanged views on and made proposals concerning the present state of Armenia’s industry and prospects for development. The participants raised issues of better tax administration, export promotion, small and medium business development, IT and tourism development, Government’s deeper cooperation with trade unions.

Summing up, Premier Sargsyan said voiced his personal opinion, as well as that of the Government. He informed the participants of the measures taken to resolve a number of problems and of the projects being elaborated now. The Premier pointed out the need for informing the Government of all the problems and proposals in writing. He assured the participants their proposals will be studied and taken into account in further projects. The Premier also issued instructions to relevant ministries.