ArmInfo. As part of its annual consultations with the Armenian authorities, the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a financing agreement for €270 million.

ArmInfo. At its October 1 meeting, the Armenian government approved the signing of an agreement on the opening of a credit line for Armenia by the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement).

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia presented the results of the "Armenia Climate Risk Maps" project, implemented with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project's goal is to develop a unified, data-driven, and practical toolkit for assessing physical climate risks in Armenia. As noted in a statement by the Central Bank of Armenia, the presentation took place yesterday.

ArmInfo. The French Development Agency (AFD) may open a €250 million credit line for Armenia. The signing of a corresponding agreement with the AFD is included in the agenda of the government meeting to be held on October 1.

ArmInfo.  Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan received the head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Resident Mission in Armenia, Lyaziza Sabirova.

ArmInfo. New opportunities for cooperation with the Asian Development Bank were discussed at the RA Water Committee.

ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its forecast for Armenia’s GDP growth in 2026 and 2027, expecting growth to first slow to 5% (from the actual 7.1% in 2025) and then accelerate to 5.5%. This is noted in the ADB’s September report, "Asian Development Outlook: Navigating Prolonged Energy Shocks and El Nino."

ArmInfo.  Armenia highly values the format of cooperation established with the Asian Development Bank. RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan stated this during a meeting with ADB Country Director for the RA Lyaziza Sabirova.

ArmInfo. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Lyaziza Sabirova, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Resident Mission in Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia has improved its forecast for 2026, expecting a less pronounced slowdown in GDP growth to 5.7-5.3% (versus previously forecast growth of 4.5-4.1% and actual growth of 7.1% in 2025), with a slight change in the pace in 2027 to 5.2% (versus the previously forecast 4.7-3.7%). At the same time, the Central Bank downgraded its forecast for foreign trade, expecting a more pronounced decline in exports and imports in 2026, with a return to moderate growth only in 2027. As a result, the absolute value of GDP will rise in 2026 to 12.441-12.401 trillion drams (from the actual

ArmInfo. Armenia will attract another $293 million from the Asian Development Bank for the implementation of the third program for the construction of seismic-resistant schools. The RA government approved the draft law "On ratification of the loan agreement for the 3rd program for improving seismic safety" between the Republic of Armenia and the ADB at its meeting on September 3.

ArmInfo. Construction of a second tunnel bypassing the city of Meghri continues in Armenia. This was announced in a statement by the Road Department Foundation.

ArmInfo. 1.174 billion drams will be allocated to co-finance the construction of various road  sections of the North-South Transport Corridor. The decision was made  at a government meeting on August 27.

ArmInfo. A regular meeting of the North-South Project Steering Council was held under the chairmanship of RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan.

ArmInfo.Aramazd Ghalamkaryan, Chair of the Water Committee of Armenia, along with committee staff and partners from the Ministry of Environment, the  Yerevan Municipality, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), conducted  a study visit to Japan, where the Armenian delegation participated in  the "Armenian-Japanese Partnership for Sustainable Lake Management  and Sustainable Urban Development" experience exchange program.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's banking system net profit in the first half of 2026 slowed in year-on-year growth from 17% to 7%, exceeding AMD 214.3 billion or $582.5 million. 

ArmInfo.  Starlink has donated another 56 satellite internet terminals to the government of Armenia to bolster internet connectivity during emergency situations, as announced by RA Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar  Hayrapetyan.

ArmInfo.Converse Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a financing agreement of up to USD 15 million aimed at expanding access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia, including women-led businesses, and promoting sustainable investments. 

ArmInfo. A delegation from the Climate-Adaptive Food Security Enhancement Project (CAFSEP) visited the settlements of Tavush and Shirak to study potential sites for the establishment of agricultural logistics centers.

ArmInfo.  French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decotigny visited the Bargushat Tunnel construction  site.