Armenia`s premier hosts IMF delegation

ArmInfo.Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan hosted a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headed by Iva  Petrova. 

Armenia's premier appreciated Armenia's partnership with Armenia and  highlighted the IMF support for the Armenian government's reform  programmes. Armenia recorded high economic growth and essentially  increased budget revenues last year. Armenia's government intends to  continue reforms in various fields, with a focus on consistent work  with international partners. 

In her turn, Ms Petrova thanked Armenia's premier and stressed that  the IMF will support Armenia's economic progress and the reforms  launched by Armenia's government. She pointed out Armenia's high  economic indicators and the IMF's interest in economic cooperation.  

The sides discussed the partnership agenda and a joint plan of  action.  

Mr Pashinyan briefed the IMF delegation on the results of the reforms  involving economic diversification, financial and economic stability,  improvement of investment environment, infrastructural development,  corruption control and tax management. The sides exchanged views on  this year's economic trends.  

The IMF forecasts 4.5% economic growth this year.