ArmInfo.  According to the results of the first quarter, Armenia's GDP growth reached 5.1%, showing an increase in the growth rate to 5.9% in the second quarter.  The Minister of Economy of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, shared this  information on his Facebook page. He noted that the draft budget at  the end of last year had projected  a  5.1%  GDP growth for 2025. 

ArmInfo. The peace framework agreement between Armenia (BB-/Stable) and Azerbaijan (BBB-/Stable) is a positive step towards a comprehensive deal and reduces the risk  of renewed hostilities, although obstacles remain, Fitch Ratings  says. Achieving a peace agreement is unlikely to immediately affect  either country's ratings, but could support positive medium-term  credit trends, notably via expanded trade that may boost growth,  although this is difficult to quantify.  

ArmInfo.  About 68 billion drams (about $176 million) have already been returned to 'mortgage holders' under the income tax refund program in Armenia.

ArmInfo.  From January to July 2025, exports from Armenia to the EAEU countries exceeded $1.7 billion, which is $42 million or 2.4% more than the same indicator in  2024. This was written on his Facebook page by Minister of Economy  Gevorg Papoyan.

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) Masoud Pezeshkian participated in the opening of the  Armenian-Iranian business forum.

ArmInfo.Armenia and Iran have agreed to collaborate in the areas of standardization, accreditation, conformity assessment, metrology and technical  regulation.

ArmInfo.  The construction of a new Iran-Armenia power transmission line is in its final stage, it will allow Armenia to double the volume of electricity exports to  Iran, and potentially increase these volumes even further in the  future, as stated by the Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, David Khudatyan, to  reporters on August 19. 

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ArmInfo. After years of efforts by Iranian experts, Tehran and Yerevan have finally agreed to build a second border bridge in Norduz over the Araks River, as  announced by Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh.

ArmInfo. Considering the ever- increasing volume of cargo transportation between Armenia and Iran, Yerevan and Tehran reached an agreement on constructing a second  bridge across the Araks River. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made  this statement during  a joint briefing with Iranian President Masoud  Pezeshkian on August 19 in Yerevan.

ArmInfo.  The World Wine Tourism Organization (GWTO) is interested in cooperation with Armenia. This was stated by GWTO President Antonio Vidal during a  meeting with the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports  of the Republic of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan.

ArmInfo. During a meeting with Farzaneh Sadeghi, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of Iran, David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, stated that Iran is an important partner for Armenia.

ArmInfo. Armenia highly values its good-neighborly relations with Iran and sees great potential for cooperation at both state level and between business communities.

ArmInfo. Yerevan will host the festival from August 22 to 24, which will "flow" along Zakyan Street.

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan reported positive results related to the export of finished products of Armenia to the EU countries.

ArmInfo. Unresolved logistical problems and the conflict with the Georgian authorities have had a negative impact on brandy production and winemaking, according to  economist Suren Parsyan.

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Vardan Kostanyan discussed the progress of infrastructure  projects in Armenia  with a delegation led by Iran's Deputy Minister  of Oil, Ahmad Zeraatkar.

ArmInfo.From August 11 to 15, 2025, in Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market, there was an increase in dollar transactions  and a decrease in ruble  transactions.  Euro transactions have not been conducted for almost  three months.

ArmInfo. From January to July 2025, Armenia's state debt in dollar terms increased by approximately $1. 256 billion, rising from $12. 842.2 billion  by the end of 2024  to $14.  098.6 billion. In dram equivalent, the figure increased by  319 billion drams, going from 5. 092.7 trillion drams to 5. 411.6  trillion drams.