Businessmen asked the Government to simplify the export procedures and to reduce some of the costs. Relevant discussions were held in a meeting of the Economic Council working under the Prime Minister, which involved representatives of exporters of agricultural and agrifood products, IPN reports.

“I would like to know your opinion about the Free Trade Agreement and what we should do to help you be prepared to benefit from its provisions,” said Prime Minister Iurie Leanca, quoted in a communiqué of the Government’s press service.

The businessmen attending the meeting welcomed the Government’s intention to remove the tax of 1.5% on the export of walnuts. The bill is to be adopted by the Cabinet in the near future. The Government also intends to maximally facilitate crossborder trade.

The participants formulated proposals for simplifying the testing and certification of products intended for export.

According to official statistics, the exports of agricultural and agrifood products represent 42% of the total annual exports.