MF: IN 2010 GDP GROWTH IN ARMENIA TO MAKE UP 2%

ArmInfo
2010-02-17 18:35:00

ArmInfo. In 2010 the economic growth in Armenia will make up about 2%,
International Monetary Fund Mission Chief to Armenia Mark Lewis told
journalists in Yerevan, Wednesday.

According to him, temperate growth is expected in the ore mining
sphere, agriculture and services. At the same time, he pointed out
that after the year 2009 full of heavy challenges, the GDP index has
stabilized, and real GDP is expected to recover in 2010.

To note, the state budget of Armenia has approved 1.2% GDP growth for
2010. At the same time, according to the forecasts of the Central Bank
of Armenia, the economic growth in Armenia will make up at least 0,5-2%
in 2010.