At the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the current stage of Armenia-IFC cooperation, stressing the importance of its further strengthening. The parties focused on the possibility of ICF participation in National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia (NCFA) programs.

As Mr. Lubeck, in turn, noted, the corporation is assisting the Armenian government in implementation of reforms, including IFC aid in construction of an Armenian NPP.

The parties also discussed steps undertaken by IFC and Armenian Economy Ministry to improve Armenia's position in Doing Business WB report. As the Prime Minister stressed in this connection, improvement of business environment is one of the priority directions in Armenian government's activities.