The International Monetary Fund has approved a new three‑year Stand‑By Arrangement for Armenia worth about $175 million, the Fund said Wednesday.
The decision followed the IMF’s 2025 economic assessment, which closed the previous program early and cleared the new 36‑month deal. Armenia will gain immediate access to $25 million, with the rest released in stages after semi‑annual reviews.
The Central Bank of Armenia said the arrangement will support reforms, preserve stability and guard against external risks. The IMF noted Armenia’s economy has averaged nearly 9% annual growth over the past three years and is projected to expand about 5% in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026.
The Fund commended the CBA’s upgraded monetary policy framework, citing stronger inflation control, a flexible exchange rate and healthy reserves as key buffers against shocks.