For the first time, ACRA will assign  sovereign rating to Armenia  with  assistance of the EDB
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo.The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the rating agency ACRA and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing areas of cooperation between the parties in order to stimulate economic growth in the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation. This is stated  in the message of the EDB press center.

EBRD representative: We are ready to contribute to the further  development of Armenia
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo.On September 7, Minister of Finance of Armenia Tigran Khachatryan received Regional Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development  (EBRD) for Caucasus, Moldova and Belarus Catarina Bjorlin Hansen and  Head of EBRD Yerevan Office Dmitry Gvintadze.

Eurasian Development Bank provided Ardshinbank with a $ 20 million  loan to finance SMEs
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)  provided Ardshinbank with a credit line in the amount of $ 20 million  for a period of 3 years to provide financial support to the small and  medium-sized business sector of Armenia (SME). The corresponding  agreement was signed on September 7 by Nikolay Podguzov, Chairman of  the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), and  Artak Ananyan, Chairman of the Management Board at Ardshinbank.

Head of CBA and EDB Management Board Chairman discussed programs of  bilateral interest
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo.On September 7, Governor at Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) Martin Galstyan received a delegation from the Eurasian Development Bank, headed by Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). the  press service of the RA Central Bank reports.

 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

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World Bank sees the need to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry  of Education of Armenia
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo. The World Bank (WB) sees the need to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia. This was stated by  World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus Sebastian  Molineus, during a meeting with the Minister of Education, Science,  Culture and Sports of Armenia Vahram Dumanyan.

 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

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Passenger traffic increased by 26.6% in 7 months in Armenia
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo. The volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in January-July 2021 accelerated the y-o-y growth to 15.5% (from 3.4% a year earlier), amounting to  8,946.2 thousand tons. Of these, 67.8% or 6,073.1 thousand tons are  accounted for by road transport with a y-o-y growth of 27.2%.

Russia and China are leaders among Armenia`s foreign trade partners
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo. Russia and China remain the main foreign trade partners of Armenia. According to the final data of the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia,  the leadership in Armenia's foreign trade turnover is held by Russia  with a volume of $ 1.3 billion in January-July 2021, with the change  of the y-o-y dynamics from 3.3% decline to 18.4% growth.

RA Ministry of Finance, EDB and ACRA signed tripartite Memorandum  of Understanding  
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo.. The RA Ministry of Finance, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) signed a tripartite Memorandum of  Understanding. The document was signed by RA Finance Minister Tigran  Khachatryan, EDB Management Board Chairman Nikolay Podguzov and ACRA  Agency General Director Mikhail Sukhov.

In Jan-July 2021, Armenia`s foreign trade turnover increased by 15.1%  per annum
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo.Armenia's foreign trade turnover in January-July 2021 amounted to $ 4.3 billion, with an improvement in y-o-y dynamics to 15.1% growth (from an 11.3%  decline a year earlier).

In Jan-July 2021,  revenue of communications sector of Armenia  increased by 5.1% per annum
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo. Revenue in the communications sector of Armenia in January-July 2021 in comparison with the same period of 2020,  grew by 5.1% (against 4.5% decline a  year earlier), amounting to 83.6 billion drams. This is evidenced by  the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

Financial agreement between Armenia and KfW provides for provision of  loans in amount of more than 110 million euros
 Tuesday, September 7 2021,

ArmInfo.The financial agreement between the RA and the German Development Bank KfW provides for the provision of loans in the amount of more than 110 million  euros.  On September 6, the Armenian government approved by a  "written vote" the proposal to sign an agreement "On financial  cooperation for 2020 between the government of the Republic of  Armenia and the government of the Federal Republic of Germany."

Armenia and EBRD are exploring prospects for development of  cooperation
 Monday, September 6 2021,

ArmInfo.Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Regional Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and  Development (EBRD) in the Caucasus, Moldova and Belarus Catarina  Bjorlin Hansen. The latter was accompanied by the head of the EBRD  Yerevan office Dmitri Gvindadze.

Metallurgical industry of Armenia increased production volumes by  22.9% in Jan-July 2021
 Monday, September 6 2021,

ArmInfo. Metallurgical industry of Armenia in January-July 2021 increased production volumes by 22.9% (against growth by 13.2% a year earlier). This is evidenced  by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

Solar Power plants provide significant generation growth in Armenia
 Monday, September 6 2021,

ArmInfo.In January-July 2021, Armenia generated 4,454.1 million kWh.  electricity, which is higher than a year ago by 0.1% (against growth by 3.4% a year  earlier). According to the Statistical Committee of the Republic of  Armenia, in July alone, electricity generation increased by 23.5% -  up to 632.1 million kWh.

Production of aluminum foil in Armenia decreased by 4% per annum in 7  months
 Monday, September 6 2021,

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the production of aluminum foil in January-July 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 decreased by 4% (against 13.1% growth a year earlier),  amounting to 19.688 thousand tons.  This is evidenced by the data of  the RA Statistical Committee.

EDB is interested in significantly increasing portfolio in Armenia in  the Next 5 Years: Chairman of the Bank`s Management Board
 Monday, September 6 2021,

ArmInfo. On September 6, Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolay  Podguzov and the delegation lead by him.

FinRating ArmInfo: Travel insurance fees have grown, while  reimbursements remained in decline
 Monday, September 6 2021,

ArmInfo.In Armenia, fees on travel insurance reached a significant 70% growth in the first half of 2021 (from a significant 46.4% decline a year earlier), reaching a  volume of 235.9 million drams ($ 475.8 thousand). Such growth,  associated with some activation of outbound tourism, allowed not only  to approach the volume of two years ago, but also to return the 1%  share of travel insurance in the total portfolio of premiums.

 Monday, September 6 2021,

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