May 31, 2006 - 19:22 AMT
Armenian Leader and WB Representatives Discussed Implementation of Joint Programs
Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with World Bank Country Director for Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus Donna Dowsett-Coirolo and WB Yerevan Office Director Roger Robinson, reports the Press Service of the Armenian leader. During the meeting the parties appreciated the process of implementation and results of joint programs. Dowsett-Coirolo informed that Armenia is leading in the World Bank rating on implementation of WB programs and steps undertaken to improve business and investment atmosphere. Expressing satisfaction with that fact, the President stated that the republic will not stop on what is achieved and the process of reforms will continue. The matter of struggle against corruption was also discussed. The Armenian leader informed that process of reforms in the judicial and legal sphere has been launched and Armenia expects consultative assistance from the WB in that respect.