Armenian leader, World Bank official pleased with cooperation

Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
14 Jun 05

[Presenter] Armenian President Robert Kocharyan today received World
Bank [WB] Vice-President for Europe and Central Asia Region Shigeo
Katsu and the head of the WB office in Yerevan, Roger Robinson.

Noting that the process of implementing WB programmes in Armenia is
successful, Katsu described the World Bank’s cooperation with Armenia
as productive. He said that Armenia has made certain progress in
its economic development, and economic activity and positive changes
are obvious.

Kocharyan said that the reforms are first of all necessary for Armenia
and we aim to overcome the transition period as soon as possible.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the modernization of tax and
customs authorities and issues of boosting the effectiveness of the
industrial infrastructure.

Kocharyan said that the reforms in the spheres of higher education
and science have already been prepared.

The sides also touched on reforms in the sphere of local government.