Armenian government has allocated an additional 948 million drams for 18 subsidy programs in the regions

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19.02.2026, 14:26

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation of 948 million drams to co-finance subsidy programs in the regions for infrastructure development.

Armenian government has allocated an additional 948 million drams for 18 subsidy programs in the regions

YEREVAN, February 19. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation of 948 million drams to co-finance subsidy programs in the regions for infrastructure development.

According to Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan, the project provides for allocations for approximately 18 programs in 16 communities.

"This is the first state co-financing from the state budget in 2026. Programs will be financed in the Aragatsotn, Armavir, Lori, Kotayk, Syunik, Vayots Dzor, and Tavush regions," Khudatyan noted.

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