Armenia elected to IOTA Executive Council for first time

The delegation led by the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia, Eduard Hakobyan, is participating in the 30th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations (IOTA) in Budapest, where Armenia was elected for the first time as a member of the organization’s Executive Council.

The election took place during the administrative session held within the framework of the conference, which reviewed and summarized IOTA’s activities for 2025 and approved the budget and work program for 2027, the State Revenue Committee said in a press release.

“This important achievement will enable Armenia’s tax administration to take a more active role in the organization’s strategic decision-making process, contribute to the deepening of cooperation between member countries, and promote the introduction of international best practices,” the statement released by the SRC said, referring to Armenia’s election to the Executive Council.

Within the framework of the 30th General Assembly, a panel discussion was also organized on current and future challenges facing tax authorities.

Heads of tax administrations of IOTA member countries participated in the discussion. During the panel, Hakobyan presented his vision of the role and mission of IOTA in the international tax system, as well as his views on its further strengthening, strategic direction, and priorities.