Armenian authorities expect capital market value to double to 1.3 trillion drams by 2031 – Pashinyan

YEREVAN, April 22. /ARKA/. The capital market in Armenia is projected to grow from 664 billion drams in 2025 to 1.3 trillion drams by 2031, as stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan while unveiling the election platform of the Civil Contract party.

“We are referring to the securities market. We have a strong interest in its growth, enabling citizens to invest their savings not just in banks but also in the securities market,” he mentioned during a live session on his social media.

The prime minister emphasized that businesses should have the opportunity to secure funding not only from banks but also through the issuance of securities.-0-

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