Armenian president, political leaders discuss global recession impact on Armenia

The situation on the Armenian-Iranian border is under control; there are currently no significant problems at the Agarak checkpoint, stated Eduard Hakobyan, head of State Revenue Committee.

Armenia's 2025 budget was executed with a deficit of 3.7% of GDP, which is in line with the 2024 level and below the planned target of 5.3% of GDP.

Armenia's foreign trade deficit in 2025 widened to $4.6 billion from $3.9 billion the previous year, according to the Eurasian Development Bank's March report.

Discussions with various countries and companies regarding the construction of a new nuclear power unit continue. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan announced this at a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs.

The second extension program for the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) will begin in a few days, extending its operation until 2036.

In 2025, 504.5 km of roads were built and repaired in Armenia using budget funds, including 135 km of interstate roads, approximately 200 km of national roads, and approximately 170 km of regional roads.