IMF HOPES FOR FURTHER COOPERATION WITH ARMENIA

ARKA
April 18, 2008

YEREVAN, April 18. /ARKA/. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) hopes
for further cooperation with Armenia, says a congratulatory message
addressed by IMF Executive Officer Age Baker to Tigran Sargsyan on
his appointment as RA Prime Minister.

In his message the IMF Executive Office pointed out T. Sargsyan’s
key role in reforms implemented in Armenia.

He also pointed out that T. Sargsyan’s contribution to the reforms
implemented in cooperation with the IMF produced exceptional results.

Age Baker appreciated his cooperation with T. Sagsyan as Chairman
of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) last year. In the context of
further cooperation, the IMF Executive Officer wished T. Sargsyan
successful activities as RA Premier.