OREANDA-NEWS. November 23, 2010. The Mirax Pharma and Mirax Technology companies of MIRAX GROUP publicly signed the memorandum of the Entrepreneur Association “Novoye Delo” (New Cause), whereby they undertook not to take bribes, not to pay for court decisions, and to pay taxes to budgets of all levels. Signatories to the document include 14 organizations among which are Lotus Group companies, Top Contact recruiting agency, Dymov, Press Hall, and others. Signing the Memorandum has become the first act undertaken by the Association established by Michael Dvorkovich.

Commenting on Mirax Pharma’s entering the “Novoye Delo” Association Alexey Kunitsyn, Mirax Pharma’s President and Member of the Managing Board of MIRAX GROUP noted: “If we wish to live in a developed and prosperous country we must provide conditions wherein it can dynamically develop. Combating corruption is a two-way road, which both business and the country should go hand-in-hand. We pledge to follow the letter and spirit of law and we expect from the authorities a response, adequate policy that would promote business development. At present, the idea of social responsibility is popular with the business community, and we expect very soon to be joined by other companies”.

At the Association’s first meeting, it was suggested to arrange signing of a similar document by representatives of government and municipal authorities. The idea was met with support from businessmen, who expressed hope that it would also find approval with the authority officials.

The Association “Novoye Delo” has been created for building in Russia a civilized and transparent market based on the principles of fair competition. One of the key tasks of the Association is protection of interests and rights of entrepreneurs in government bodies.