The Government on May 17 approved the continuation of the international tourism development strategy of December 2013 and a plan of action in this regard for 2017-2020, IPN reports.

The 36 activities envisioned for 2014-2016 were 80% carried out. Some of the measures, like the working out of the trader’s guide and opening of agrifood centers at national level and in regions, remained on paper only because of lack of funds.

According to the Ministry of Economy, in 2017- 2018 there will be completed the activities planned for the first stage (2014-2016) and will be launched new measures that refer to the sale of products and services related to trade, such as repair, rent, public food and tourism. At the last stage, in 2019-2020, emphasis will be placed on the improvement of trade infrastructure and modernization of the goods distribution system, including the launch of new distribution models.

The Government also extended the consumer protection strategy for 2014-2016, approved on July 24, 2013, until 2020.