October 5, 2010 - 10:59 AMT
Fitch confirms Armenia’s long-term rating at BB-

Fitch has confirmed Armenia’s foreign currency long-term Issuer Default Rating at BB- and foreign currency short term rating at B.

The outlook on the ratings is stable.

“Armenian economy is recovering from a severe crisis. The state will need time to pay off the state debt and tackle political problems,” Fitch analyst David Heslam said.