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The RA Government envisages to support private projects for construction of wind power plants by developing new legal incentives. Thus, it is foreseen to construct wind power plants with capacity of 100-150 MW. The first grid connected wind power plant in Armenia and in Caucasus with total capacity of 2,6 MW was put in operation at Pushkin pass in December 2005. Electrical energy production license was given to other two wind power plants, with total 270 kW designed installed capacity. Additional 2 wind power plants – total with 5.3 MW capacity are under construction.

The RA Government envisages to support private projects for construction of geothermal power plants by developing new legal incentives. In the result of Exploratory Drilling Grant Program, it is foreseen to construct a Geothermal Power Plant at Karkar site, Syuniq Region, Armenia. Within the framework of the said Program 2 narrow wells exploratory drilling results and Preliminary Cost Calculations for Karkar Geothermal Power Plant have been prepared. Within this framework it is foreseen to find investment companies with international experience for the construction of Geothermal/Organic Rankin Cycle operating/Power Plant at Karkar Geothermal site. Wells test reports as well as the final cost calculation reports have been sent to more than 50 international investors by e-mail.

Improving energy security and economic competitiveness of the country, and minimizing the negative impact on the environment is a priority. In this regard the Government makes tangible efforts to promote the introduction and development of energy-saving technologies. Implementation of clean energy projects for development of green energy in rural communities is planned for the nearest future.

As a landlocked country, Armenia's economy heavily depends on international transit and cross-border access. To ensure access to foreign markets the Transport Sector Development Strategy has been developed, which defines investment priorities in transport sector. It pursues maximization of the transport sector's performance by 2020, and envisages a long-term prosperity through establishment of efficient, cost effective, environmentally and socially sustainable transport infrastructure and services.

In case of import from non EAEU member countries customs authorities calculate and collect (…) environmental taxes before release of goods except for the cases fixed in legislation.

According to the Treaty on EAEU, trade between EAEU members is exempted from customs duties. Since there is no common border between RA and other EAEU members' goods are moved according to the "Customs Transit" customs procedure, in exception of being transported by air, electric transmission or pipelines. So, for goods imported from EAEU countries, importers have to pay indirect taxes (VAT and excise tax) no later than 20th day of the month following the importation day and also (...) environmental taxes in terms fixed in the tax code of RA.

6.2. There are three free economic zones currently operating in Armenia:
• "Alliance" free economic zone was established in 2013. "SYTRONICS ARMENIA" CJSC is recognized as the operator of the zone. "Alliance" free economic zone is focused on the production and exports of high and innovative technologies in the field of (...) alternative energy, (...)

While most imports are free of prohibitions, quotas or licensing requirements, there are restrictions for health, security or environmental reasons. These restrictions include requiring authorization for imports of some products such as pharmaceutical products and medicines, phyto protection chemicals, weapons, and components used in the production of weapons.

Agriculture continues to play an important role in supporting economic growth, accounting for a large portion of employment and rural incomes, and as a source for the expansion of exports. However, climate, topography, and the small size of many farms create significant challenges. (...) . Agriculture policy is set out in several documents including the Armenia Development Strategy 2014-2025 and the Rural and Agricultural Sustainable Development Strategy 2010-2020 which emphasise the importance and potential of agriculture.

Although mining and quarrying represented only 3.5% of GDP, the sector is very important to the economy as it provided 47% of exports in 2017 (including exports of non-monetary gold). (…) Companies mining metal ores and producers of metal ore concentrates and smelting products are required to pay royalties and make payments into the nature and environment preservation fund.