Aghveran hosts roundtable in economic competition

Aghveran hosts roundtable in economic competition

November 26, 2011 – 11:26 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenia still experiences a number of competition
problems, however, the country’s legislation is in line with
international standards, according to chairman of the State Commission
for the Protection of Economic Competition (SCPEC).

Opening a roundtable discussion organized jointly by the SCPEC and the
EU Twinning project in Aghveran resort, Artak Shaboyan said that
debates will focus on the international competition experience and
seek ways to resolve the current problems.

For his part, Mr. Jean-Christophe Gayrand, Acting Head of Operations
of the EU Delegation to Armenia, noted that free competition is the
most important factor for Armenia’s joining the deep and comprehensive
free trade agreement. `Free competition implies development of
economy,’ he said, adding that Europe `has heard Armenian President’s
statements about the end of oligarch era in the country.’