ArmInfo. On April 17, Converse Bank began the initial placement of dram and dollar bonds in the  amount of 5 billion drams and $10 million in 2024. This is noted in the Bank's statement.

ArmInfo.The following fact sheet was released in partnership with the U.S. Department of State,  the United States Agency for International Development, and the United States International Development Finance Corporation during the Joint EU-US-Armenia High Level Meeting in Support of Armenia.

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ArmInfo.The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has prepared a new working paper  "Assessing the potential impact of natural disasters on debt sustainability of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan." Due to their geographical location, relatively small territory and highly concentrated economy, natural disaster risks can have a significant impact on the macroeconomic indicators of these countries.

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ArmInfo. "Kazakhstan is interested in further developing a comprehensive partnership with Armenia, and  therefore today's visit is of particular importance to me," President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated on April 15 in Yerevan following negotiations with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is convinced that despite the growth in bilateral  trade turnover, there is still unrealized potential between Armenia and Kazakhstan in terms of developing trade and economic cooperation, stimulating investment and developing infrastructure ties and trade. 

ArmInfo.Below is an interview with Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan with "Egemen Qazaqstan" and  "Kazakhstanskaya Pravda" newspapers. 

ArmInfo.  Leasing EXPO -2024, the specialized exhibition opened its doors in Yerevan, which brought together 70 brands producing equipment and machinery for more than 12 industries under one roof. The exhibition is organized by the  Lessors' Association of Armenia and the Big Projects company.

ArmInfo.AraratBank intends to double its leasing portfolio by the end of 2024. Edgar Avagyan Head  of the Leasing Department at AraratBank told journalists on the sidelines of the Leasing Expo-2024 specialized exhibition.

ArmInfo. On April 12, at a government meeting, the Government of Armenia approved the proposal  to sign a protocol "On introducing amendments and additions to the "Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on international road transport dated November 6, 2006."

ArmInfo.The Ministry of Economy, together with the Armenal foil rolling plant, is developing new schemes to diversify the sales markets for the enterprise's products and sell them in alternative markets.

ArmInfo.The World Bank has improved its forecast for Armenia's GDP growth for 2024 from the  previous 4.7% to an updated 5.5% (against the actual slowdown in growth in 2023 to 8.7% from 12.6% in 2022). For 2025, the economic growth forecast has also been improved, but less noticeably - from the previous 4.5% to an updated 4.9%. Over the medium term, GDP growth will gradually approach the potential 4.5%, and average  inflation will rise to the targeted 4%.

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ArmInfo.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) intends to expand its areas of activity in Armenia. Luke  Fochtman, Deputy Country Director of ADB (Asian Development Bank )Armenia Resident Mission stated this during a press conference on April 11, presenting the ADO (Asian Development Outlook).

ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank forecasts 5.7% economic growth for Armenia in 2024, with the  rate accelerating to 6% in 2025 Luke Fochtman, Deputy Country Director of ADB (Asian Development Bank )Armenia Resident Mission stated this during a press conference on April 11, presenting the ADO (Asian Development Outlook).