Armenia’s gross international reserves rose 8.9% to $1,749.5 mln in July

YEREVAN, August 30. /ARKA/. Armenia’s gross international reserves totaled $1,749.5 million in July, an increase of 8.9% compared to June, the Central Bank of Armenia reports.

According to the report available on the central bank’s official website, the bulk of the country’s assets – $1,674.8 million – is held in hard currency.

The country’s SDR in IMF amounted to $74.4 million in late July against $34 million in June. ($1- AMD 405.91 drams).  –0—

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