At today's government sitting, Vahan Kerobyan, Minister of Economy of Armenia, referred to the reimbursement of the export duty on brandy alcohol, noting that 900 million drams have already been allocated for current year. It is a program aimed at promoting the export of 9 million litters of brandy alcohol.
“I consider this to be a very important program, which has a chain effect up to the development of viticulture and agriculture,” the Minister said.
Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian Prime Minister also inquired whether they could state that the program solves the problem standing in front of them.
“Have you noticed that for two years now the vineyard owners have not closed the roads, have not spilled the grapes? However, taking into account last year’s difficult situation in the issue of brandy and wine export, this brandy alcohol program has been highly important so that we could ensure the integrity of the procurement and not let our agricultural partners face a serious problem,” Kerobyan said.
Mher Grigoryan, Deputy Prime Minister reminded that during last year’s process of procuring grapes, incentive tools were developed, particularly, subsidy. He claimed the grape suppliers even had a problem with the container.
“Sales have decreased, and, accordingly, in the case of grape procurement, the sales issue was later raised as the main problem. This was an additional tool to make the whole chain work, and I think it worked. The problem related to the procurement of grapes in a difficult period was also solved with this tool,” Grigoryan said.
The Minister of Economy responded that there have been serious problems in controlling procurement, and there is already a need to use digital methods in terms of process monitoring.
“The process of mapping grape plantations is completed in three regions. The other two are in our plans for this year. As a result, we will have a complete picture of the vineyards and we will be able to close the chain via mobile app that will allow to fully control the procurement of grapes,” Kerobyan said.
