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17 March 2010 - 11:14 AMT

Armenian economy not threatened with second wave of crisis

Armenian economy is not threatened with the second wave of crisis, being on its way towards overcoming the downfall, according to economist Gagik Vardanyan.

The expert characterized 1.2% economic growth index stipulated in state budget as a feasible figure, allowing for a possibility of 2-3% growth.

“The matter is that economic growth can be provided after the crisis is overcome; yet the growth doesn’t signify economic development,” Mr. Vardanyan told a news conference in Yerevan.

He forecasted the start of Armenia’s economy restoration in 2010-2011, conditioned by increase of world prices for copper and molybdenum.

1.2% economic growth and 4±1.5% inflation are stipulated in RA state budget for 2010.