Tuesday, 1 December 2009
“We are intent on both resorting to stricter control over manufacturing processes and strengthening preventive action against mismanagement,” stated the Prime Minister of Armenia
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Original Distillery Company Ltd to assess the compliance with Premier’s recommendations aimed at enhancing efficiency in importer-distributor activities, as well as supporting domestic producers.
Answering journalists’ questions, the Prime Minister said in particular: “I am glad to state that the last February meeting with the importers has brought about a good result. This enterprise was just launched 4 months ago in response to the government’s call, and I deem it important.
First of all because we are thereby reducing the level of vodka imports Strong with 80 jobs already created, the factory is set to expand up to 200 jobs available. Secondly, market competition will ensure higher quality for Armenian vodkas, which is crucial from a public health care perspective. And finally, the Company is going to export part of its output toward neighboring countries, Russia and Ukraine, which means that its products must live up to the competition on the local markets.”
Asked about foreign brand imitation incidences in Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan said in particular: “The commission on economic competition has been receiving calls to that effect. A new strategy is under design with a view to enhancing the functionality of the commission and promoting legislative initiatives authorizing it to penalize offenders and take preventive action against brand imitations. This is an inadmissible and dangerous practice, and we are intent on both resorting to stricter control over manufacturing processes and strengthening preventive action against mismanagement,” stated the Prime Minister of Armenia.
