Kocharian: Reforms Driving Force of Country Development

Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with members of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), reported the Press Service of the Armenian leader. R. Kocharian noted with satisfaction that the EBRD-Armenia relations are converting to a more actual level. He specially noted EBRD active work with the private sector. Reforms are implemented in Armenia with confidence that they are the driving force of country’s development, Kocharian stated. In his words, reforms resulted in a rather impressing economic growth and the joint programs with the Bank have a certain role in it. The parties also discussed possible directions of future cooperation. R. Kocharian said he would like the EBRD to participate in development of Armenia’s economy more actively.