YEREVAN, March 6. /ARKA/. The representatives of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will give a press conference on March 7 in Yerevan, at 16:15 in Marriott- Armenia Hotel’s “Parandzem” hall throughoutt their visit to Armenia, March 6-7.

The purpose of the visit is to get an update on Armenian economy and expected role that EBRD can play in the country in the context of the forthcoming EBRD Country Strategy for Armenia within 2012-2015. The priorities of the new Country Strategy for Armenia are expected to include strengthening the country’s financial sector and supporting the development of the private sector, including support for small and medium-sized businesses in Armenia.

Press conference participants:

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Olivier Descamps, Managing Director for Turkey, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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Paul-Henri Forestier, the EBRD Director for Caucasus, Moldova & Belarus.

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Valeriu Razlog, Head of EBRD Yerevan Office

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Loretta Martikian, EBRD CSO liaison --0--