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At the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), which concluded in Yerevan, nearly $2 billion in new funding for biodiversity conservation was announced, according to a final press release from the Convention Secretariat published on October 31.

The financial agenda for the week included a review of bank capital requirements, preparation of a framework for thematic bonds, and the development of a digital financial services infrastructure.

Armenia's public debt will stabilize at around 47% of GDP.

The Armenian government plans to attract $1.1 billion in loans in 2027, said RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.

The Board of the Central Bank of Armenia has decided to continue its policy of raising interest rates, taking into account the likelihood of scenarios involving increased inflation risks, stated Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan.