Armenia: strong growth and moderate inflation recorded

Armenia is currently experiencing strong economic growth alongside inflation that remains elevated but not excessively high, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia Armen Nurbekyan has said during a parliamentary session. Lawmakers are discussing the Central Bank’s annual report on its activities. According to Nurbekyan, the most significant uncertainties for Armenia’s macroeconomic outlook in…

Armenia: trade data show growing imports from Azerbaijan

The value of goods exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia during January-May totaled approximately $11.2 million, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee. In May alone, exports from Azerbaijan to Armenia amounted to $1.6 million. During the same period, Armenia indirectly exported goods worth $960 to Azerbaijan. According to the data, no exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan…

Armenia: EU prepares support measures for exporters

The European Union is preparing to provide additional support to Armenia amid restrictions imposed on the import of Armenian products into Russia, EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos has said during a meeting with Armenian exporters. According to Maragos, important meetings and phone discussions were scheduled for June 4, after which specific additional support measures…

Armenia: Pashinyan vows to resolve EAEU trade issues

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he did not see an insurmountable problem in the restrictions imposed by Russia on imports of certain Armenian products and pledged to address the issue through existing Eurasian Economic Union mechanisms. Pashinyan noted that he was the only EAEU official who participated in both of the organization’s governing bodies. “I…

Armenia: country has cheaper gas offers

There have long been offers of cheaper than the gas currently sold to Armenian consumers, according to Khachatur Sukiasyan, a businessman and member of parliament from the ruling Civil Contract faction. “Don’t worry, there have long been offers that are cheaper than the gas ultimately sold to consumers. I cannot provide details right now because…