YEREVAN, November 12. /ARKA/. Approximately €57 million in loan and grant funds from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been allocated for the construction of customs and logistics centers in Yerevan and Armenia’s Syunik Province.
During its meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved draft presidential decrees to ratify the relevant agreements signed between Armenia and the EBRD on August 12, 2026.
Yerevan Customs and Logistics Center
Around €45 million has been earmarked for the construction of the Yerevan Customs and Logistics Center, consisting of €39 million in loans—to be provided in two tranches—and €6 million in grant funding.
As noted in the rationale for the decision, the establishment of this center will enable the provision of modern, internationally compliant services to participants in foreign economic activity, based on a “one-stop, single-window” principle.
The project is expected to improve the quality and speed of customs services, ensure transparency and predictability in customs administration, and help mitigate risks while simplifying customs control procedures.
Syunik Customs and Logistics Center
Approximately €12 million has been allocated for the creation of a similar center in the Syunik Province, comprising €10 million in loans and €2 million in grants.
The project aims to develop modern customs infrastructure, which includes the construction and equipping of necessary facilities, the implementation of technical equipment, and the provision of access to information systems. The implementation of both projects is expected to modernize Armenia’s customs infrastructure and improve the efficiency of services provided to participants in foreign economic activity.
The construction of two customs and logistics centers in Armenia is being carried out with financial support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
The Yerevan center is planned for construction in the village of Proshyan, in the Kotayk Province. A total of €45 million has been allocated for its creation, consisting of a €39 million loan from the EBRD and a €6 million grant from the EU. The center will consolidate customs services and facilitate cargo processing through a “single window” system.
The Syunik center will be located near the village of Shaki, close to Sisian and the North-South Highway. The project has been allocated €12 million, comprising a €10 million EBRD loan and €2 million in grant funding. This center is intended to develop customs infrastructure and support cargo flows in the southern region.
The total value of the loan and grant financing for the two projects amounts to €57 million. Their implementation is aimed at accelerating customs procedures, digitizing services, and fostering the development of international trade.
