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On one side there was and is a demand, on the other side there was a difficulty connected with transportation.

 

Alcohol production and cigarettes are imported to the RF through certain border checkpoints, the list of which is certified by Order no. 743 of the RF Government from December 9, 2003.

 

The Upper Lars checkpoint was left out of that list, whereas the shortest route for automobile transportations between the RF and Armenia stretches through the checkpoint of the Upper Lars. In comparison with the southern ports of Russia, the transportation of goods by the indicated route is exercised twice faster. 

 

As a result of the cooperation of the customs services of the two states, in accordance with Order No. 782 of the RF Government from 30.06.2012 on making changes in the RF Government Order no. 743 from 09.12.2003, according to which the checkpoint of the Upper Lars was included in the list of the checkpoints of importing alcohol products and cigarettes to the RF customs area. The above-mentioned amendment or reform of the legislation, which is absolutely an achievement, contributed to the reduction of expenses of exporting alcohol products or other excisable products from the RA, by creating an opportunity for the reduction of prices, to increase the competitiveness of the Armenian productions, as well as contribute to the enlargement of trade circulation between Russia and Armenia.

 

In order to create the most favorable conditions for importing excise goods and reduction of expenses the RA and the RF Supreme Control Bodies suggest discussing the possibility of launching 24-hour service in the checkpoint of the Upper Lars and enlarging the staff.