Tuesday, February 21 2017 13:18
Naira Badalian

Armenian governmental delegation to leave for Georgia  

Armenian governmental delegation to leave for Georgia  

ArmInfo. On February 23, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will pay a two-day official visit to Georgia, the Armenian Government's website reports.   

The delegation includes a number of ministers and deputy ministers of Armenia. The agenda of the visit has not been reported yet.


News
Ministry of Finance of Armenia: Average salary increased by 5.4%,  unemployment by 1.6%Ministry of Finance of Armenia: Average salary increased by 5.4%,  unemployment by 1.6%
Central Bank of Armenia expects inflation to return to target  thresholdCentral Bank of Armenia expects inflation to return to target  threshold
In Armenia, economic activity increased by 4.9% in 8 months of 2021In Armenia, economic activity increased by 4.9% in 8 months of 2021
Fitch affirms Armenia at `B+`; upgrading forecast for GDP growth to  5.5% in 2021Fitch affirms Armenia at `B+`; upgrading forecast for GDP growth to  5.5% in 2021
IRNA: Volume of exports from Iran to Armenia increased significantlyIRNA: Volume of exports from Iran to Armenia increased significantly
Growth of vehicles with CMTPL insurance resumes in Armenia and an  upward trend in fees has been outlinedGrowth of vehicles with CMTPL insurance resumes in Armenia and an  upward trend in fees has been outlined
State Treasury of Armenia will put up for auction diamonds, emeralds,  gold and jewelry worth 1.5 billion dramsState Treasury of Armenia will put up for auction diamonds, emeralds,  gold and jewelry worth 1.5 billion drams
In H1 2021, Armenia reduced imports of natural gas by 0.2%, while  liquefied gas increased by 60.6%In H1 2021, Armenia reduced imports of natural gas by 0.2%, while  liquefied gas increased by 60.6%
Head of  CBA  took part in 22nd meeting of Advisory Board on Monetary  Policy of Central (National) Banks of EEU Member StatesHead of  CBA  took part in 22nd meeting of Advisory Board on Monetary  Policy of Central (National) Banks of EEU Member States
Construction of section of Sisian-Kajaran road in Syunik region of  Armenia will cost more than $ 1 billionConstruction of section of Sisian-Kajaran road in Syunik region of  Armenia will cost more than $ 1 billion
Mher Grigoryan to discuss agreement on common gas market in EAEU in  MoscowMher Grigoryan to discuss agreement on common gas market in EAEU in  Moscow
Rosatom Corporation and Armenian government are preparing memorandum  on construction of new medium-capacity nuclear power plantRosatom Corporation and Armenian government are preparing memorandum  on construction of new medium-capacity nuclear power plant
Affordable mortgage and more. Converse Bank is the partner of Build ArmeniaAffordable mortgage and more. Converse Bank is the partner of Build Armenia
EDB: Expanding abroad and domestic demand continues to support  Armenia`s industrial productionEDB: Expanding abroad and domestic demand continues to support  Armenia`s industrial production
Investment program for launch of Yerevan-Tbilisi high-speed train is  estimated at $ 400 millionInvestment program for launch of Yerevan-Tbilisi high-speed train is  estimated at $ 400 million
Armenia is exploring in detail the possibilities of launching a  regular ferry serviceArmenia is exploring in detail the possibilities of launching a  regular ferry service
Armenian government to allocate $ 50 million to transform Areni  community as a cradle of winemakingArmenian government to allocate $ 50 million to transform Areni  community as a cradle of winemaking
Papikyan and Kopyrkin discussed prospects for construction ofnew  nuclear power plant in ArmeniaPapikyan and Kopyrkin discussed prospects for construction ofnew  nuclear power plant in Armenia
In 2025, Armenia will allocate almost $ 1.4 billion for government debt repayment and servicesIn 2025, Armenia will allocate almost $ 1.4 billion for government debt repayment and services
AEON Corporation interested in construction of a copper smelter in ArmeniaAEON Corporation interested in construction of a copper smelter in Armenia
Iya Malkina: In Q1, the net inflow of mutual direct investments in  the EAEU amounted to $ 663.2 millionIya Malkina: In Q1, the net inflow of mutual direct investments in  the EAEU amounted to $ 663.2 million
EEC Forecast: Economic recovery in Armenia will be completed during  2022EEC Forecast: Economic recovery in Armenia will be completed during  2022
The best vacation destinations in the autumn of 2021The best vacation destinations in the autumn of 2021
Head of Central Bank of Armenia and member of EEC Board discussed  issues of Eurasian integrationHead of Central Bank of Armenia and member of EEC Board discussed  issues of Eurasian integration
"Electric Networks of Armenia" Company starts implementation of  second stage of modernization of electric grid facilities
Armenia to start developing innovative activities in cooperation with  Skolkovo FoundationArmenia to start developing innovative activities in cooperation with  Skolkovo Foundation
Tigran Khachatryan appointed Governor from Armenia in Boards of  Governors of World Bank and Asian Development BankTigran Khachatryan appointed Governor from Armenia in Boards of  Governors of World Bank and Asian Development Bank
FinRating ArmInfo: Profits of Armenian banks stagnate under the  burden of growing NPLsFinRating ArmInfo: Profits of Armenian banks stagnate under the  burden of growing NPLs
Overchuk: The unblocking all economic and transport links in the  region will increase the trade turnover between Armenia and RussiaOverchuk: The unblocking all economic and transport links in the  region will increase the trade turnover between Armenia and Russia
On October 20, REC organizes a business mission for Russian  manufacturers to ArmeniaOn October 20, REC organizes a business mission for Russian  manufacturers to Armenia
Andrey Sinyakov: We consider the completion of the second stage of the modernization project of the Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine as a serious anti-crisis measureAndrey Sinyakov: We consider the completion of the second stage of the modernization project of the Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine as a serious anti-crisis measure
Iranian entrepreneurs are interested in opening joint ventures with  Armenia in a number of areasIranian entrepreneurs are interested in opening joint ventures with  Armenia in a number of areas
Major Armenian-Russian business forum to be held in YerevanMajor Armenian-Russian business forum to be held in Yerevan
Gyumri Shirak Airport is ready to serve European budget flightsGyumri Shirak Airport is ready to serve European budget flights
Mher Grigoryan reports on certain difficulties in negotiations with  GazpromMher Grigoryan reports on certain difficulties in negotiations with  Gazprom
Standing Parliamentary Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary  Affairs approved Artak Manukyan`s candidacy for the position of  member of the Central Bank CouncilStanding Parliamentary Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary  Affairs approved Artak Manukyan`s candidacy for the position of  member of the Central Bank Council
Mher Grigoryan: In terms of the opening of railways, solutions began  to be consideredMher Grigoryan: In terms of the opening of railways, solutions began  to be considered
GeoProMining  announces  completion of the second stage of Agarak CMC  modernization project GeoProMining  announces  completion of the second stage of Agarak CMC  modernization project 
IMF sharply improved its forecast for GDP growth in Armenia for 2021 to 6.5%, but warns: IMF sharply improved its forecast for GDP growth in Armenia for 2021 to 6.5%, but warns: "Downside risks remain elevated" 
Economy Minister considers Central Bank`s updated economic forecasts  as pessimisticEconomy Minister considers Central Bank`s updated economic forecasts  as pessimistic
Armenian government to allocate about 357.5 million drams to complete  15 subvention programsArmenian government to allocate about 357.5 million drams to complete  15 subvention programs
Economy Minister on the situation with Iranian trucks: We have a  Economy Minister on the situation with Iranian trucks: We have a  "Plan B"
Armenian accountants and auditors can grow professionally with help  of British Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Armenian accountants and auditors can grow professionally with help  of British Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Armenian government approves the ratification of the Agreement of the  CIS countries in the fight against IT crimesArmenian government approves the ratification of the Agreement of the  CIS countries in the fight against IT crimes
Armenia and Singapore exclude double taxationArmenia and Singapore exclude double taxation
Government of Armenia ratified the agreement between the governments  of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Malta on the avoidance  of double taxationGovernment of Armenia ratified the agreement between the governments  of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Malta on the avoidance  of double taxation
The leadership of SRC of Armenia at a meeting with the head of the  FCS of the Russian Federation noted the special importance of  enhancing contactsThe leadership of SRC of Armenia at a meeting with the head of the  FCS of the Russian Federation noted the special importance of  enhancing contacts
American company Wabtec shows interest in the Armenian market American company Wabtec shows interest in the Armenian market 
Deputy Prime Minister on a possible increase in gas prices: Gazprom  insists that the amount of profit stipulated in the 2013 agreement  does not satisfy themDeputy Prime Minister on a possible increase in gas prices: Gazprom  insists that the amount of profit stipulated in the 2013 agreement  does not satisfy them
Drip irrigation. 5 questions and answers with Converse BankDrip irrigation. 5 questions and answers with Converse Bank
World Bank`s updated Groundswell report warns: Climate change could  force 216 million people to migrate within their own countries by  2050World Bank`s updated Groundswell report warns: Climate change could  force 216 million people to migrate within their own countries by  2050
Expert: The unprecedented rise in gas prices in Europe and EAEU  membership open new opportunities for ArmeniaExpert: The unprecedented rise in gas prices in Europe and EAEU  membership open new opportunities for Armenia
Central Bank of Armenia: In Jan-July 2021, the net inflow of  transfers from individuals increased by 78.5% per annumCentral Bank of Armenia: In Jan-July 2021, the net inflow of  transfers from individuals increased by 78.5% per annum
Efforts are underway to enhance seismic safety at Armenian NPPEfforts are underway to enhance seismic safety at Armenian NPP
EEC Forecast: In 2022, the negative foreign trade balance in the EAEU  will be reduced from $ 5.8 billion to $ 2.5 billion EEC Forecast: In 2022, the negative foreign trade balance in the EAEU  will be reduced from $ 5.8 billion to $ 2.5 billion 
Central Bank of Armenia: Consistent tightening of monetary conditions  has a sufficient impact on the regulation of progressive consumer  demand and on curbing of  inflationCentral Bank of Armenia: Consistent tightening of monetary conditions  has a sufficient impact on the regulation of progressive consumer  demand and on curbing of  inflation
Central Bank upgrades Armenia`s economic growth forecast for 2021 to  5.6%Central Bank upgrades Armenia`s economic growth forecast for 2021 to  5.6%
Central Bank Governor: Inflation in Armenia is more supply-drivenCentral Bank Governor: Inflation in Armenia is more supply-driven
Central Bank: Transfers from USA to Armenia are growing rapidlyCentral Bank: Transfers from USA to Armenia are growing rapidly
Armenia and Ukraine launched the improvement of trade and economic  relationsArmenia and Ukraine launched the improvement of trade and economic  relations
Read more


Exchange rates
27.09.2021
RUB6.630.03
USD481.290.47
EUR562.92-1.23
GBP659.170.40
CAD380.261.21
JPY43.38-0.18
CNY74.39-0.04
CHF519.02-2.02


Experts
Andrey Sinyakov: We consider the completion of the second stage of the modernization project of the Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine as a serious anti-crisis measureAndrey Sinyakov: We consider the completion of the second stage of the modernization project of the Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine as a serious anti-crisis measure
Expert: The unprecedented rise in gas prices in Europe and EAEU  membership open new opportunities for ArmeniaExpert: The unprecedented rise in gas prices in Europe and EAEU  membership open new opportunities for Armenia
Transformation and trust are important for success in modern banking. artak hanesyan Transformation and trust are important for success in modern banking. artak hanesyan
Read more

Commented
Minister of Economy discussed with the Ambassador of Canada the  possibilities of intensifying cooperation in the financial and  economic fieldsMinister of Economy discussed with the Ambassador of Canada the  possibilities of intensifying cooperation in the financial and  economic fields
Armenian Ministry of Finance predicts budget deficit of 7.4% of GDP  for 2020Armenian Ministry of Finance predicts budget deficit of 7.4% of GDP  for 2020
Central Bank of Armenia announces bank details for donating funds to  the All-Armenian FundCentral Bank of Armenia announces bank details for donating funds to  the All-Armenian Fund
Commercial banks and insurance companies of Armenia will have  opportunity to conduct a general meeting of shareholders remotelyCommercial banks and insurance companies of Armenia will have  opportunity to conduct a general meeting of shareholders remotely

Company bonds
UCO CJSC "GLOBAL CREDIT"1
UCO CJSC "GLOBAL CREDIT"3
UCO CJSC "GLOBAL CREDIT"4
UCO CJSC "GLOBAL CREDIT"5
UCO CJSC "GLOBAL CREDIT"7
"National Mortgage Company"2A
"National Mortgage Company"2B
UCO CJSC “FINCA” 1
UCO CJSC “FINCA” 2