September 6, 2005 - 08:04 AMT
ARMENIAN PRESIDENT MET WITH IMF YEREVAN OFFICE HEAD
Armenian President Robert Kocharian yesterday met with head of International Monetary Fund Yerevan office Hasan al Atrash, reported the Press Service of the Armenian leader. In the course of the meeting the parties discussed matters of economic reforms and Armenia-IMF cooperation. R. Kocharian noted that Armenia is consecutive in implementation of reforms and the work already carried out has provided for considerable results. Hasan al Atrash appreciated the process of reforms in Armenia, adding this evaluation will be included in the report on Armenia. He specially noted economic growth and poverty reduction processes, stating the Armenian poverty reduction program can serve as an example for other countries. The IMF representative noted regulation of budgetary processes and monetary policy as an important acquisition.