A new vehicle customs checkpoint was opened on the Georgia-Armenia border. According to the Ministry of Finance, featuring 11 exits equipped with modern control systems, the Ninotsminda checkpoint has a staff of about 70 customs officers and a capacity of at least 600 trucks, 3000 cars and 8000 passengers per day.

Georgian finance minister stressed the importance of the new customs infrastructure, both for bilateral and regional cooperation.

“Georgia enjoyed the status of an important transit country. The Government’s efforts were aimed at implementing an economic policy in the region that was in line with international standards, mutually beneficial and based on partnership cooperation”, - added Lasha Khutsishvili.