ArmInfo. The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Finance, the Minister highly praised the effective and constructive work carried out during the two-week mission, emphasizing that discussions and interaction are crucial for enhancing Armenia's macroeconomic stability and advancing structural reforms. The meeting involved a through discussion of the draft Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) between the Republic of Armenia and the IMF. The process in implementing the structural objectives set by the IMF and their satisfactory progress were also addressed. Both parties expressed their gratitude for the active and meaningful dialogue, noting that the wide range of issues discussed during the mission and the progress achieved would enhance bilateral cooperation. At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to continue effective cooperation.
Recall, in early December 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new three-year Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia for a total of SDR 128.8 million, or approximately $175 million (100% of Armenia's IMF quota). Simultaneously, the IMF completed the previous sixth review under the SBA, set to expire on December 11, 2025.
