Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister and EBRD Director for Turkey and the Caucasus Discuss Unblocking of Communications

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19.09.2025, 10:37

Mher Grigoryan, the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, engaged in discussions regarding regional developments and the unblocking of communications with Elisabeth Falcetti, the Managing Director for Turkey and the Caucasus at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister and EBRD Director for Turkey and the Caucasus Discuss Unblocking of Communications

YEREVAN, September 19. /ARKA/. Mher Grigoryan, the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, engaged in discussions regarding regional developments and the unblocking of communications with Elisabeth Falcetti, the Managing Director for Turkey and the Caucasus at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

According to the press service of the government, the two parties also addressed the agreements made during their meeting in Washington, highlighting their significance for fostering stability and peace within the region.

Falcetti was also welcomed by Tigran Khachatryan, the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia. They deliberated on the advancements in the construction of the Sisian-Kajaran segment of the North-South Transport Corridor, in addition to exploring potential collaboration in water systems and solid waste management.

About the EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) stands as a prominent institutional investor in Armenia. The primary objectives of the bank in Armenia encompass the enhancement of corporate competitiveness and the support of financial sector intermediation through risk-sharing products.

Since the commencement of its operations in Armenia, the EBRD has allocated €2.4 billion across 220 programs in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and finance.-0-

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