In a session presided over by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Government today passed a decision on creating a specialized customs service under RA State Income Committee.

Customs office will deal with goods transported via international mailing or courier services. Its procedures will apply to the entire territory of Armenia.

Such decision was conditioned by the increased level of electronic trading. Considering that not all Armenian customs services are supplied with relevant equipment, it was found necessary to create specialized customs office, RA Government's press service reports.

Decision was adopted based on international experience, says government release. Such kind of customs services exist in Great Britain, Thailand, Russian Federation and other states.