Yerevan /Mediamax/. Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan said that Armenia is seeking ways of cooperation without the accession to the Customs Union within CIS.

The Prime Minister said this in an interview with Kommersant, Mediamax reports:

“There are no examples in the global practice when a country becomes a member of a Customs Union without having borders. It would be senseless. The essence of the Customs Union is that the goods exchange is carried out without customs inspection. This is impossible in our case, as we have to pass through the territory of the neighboring country and we will only face problems connected with the increase of customs duties and taxes. In terms of economy, it’s inexpedient.

Our Russia colleagues understand this situation. We are seeking for frameworks of cooperation without the Customs Union. It seems they need to think about a new platform or a special status for Armenia,” said Tigran Sargsyan.