YEREVAN, MARCH 1, NOYAN TAPAN. Greece envisages to implement a five-year program on developement of the economies of developing countries. The program is now at the discussion stage, with directions and priorities being clarified. During the February 28 meeting with the RA Minister of Finance and Economy Vardan Khachatrian, the Greek Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Ms Panayota Mavromikhali said that it is enviaged to include Armenia in this program with the aim of promoting the bilateral cooperation in most coordinated way. According to her, an official delegation will come from Greece to Armenia in order to receive comprehensive information about the Armenian economy and clarify problems related to the program. According to a press release submitted to NT by the RA Ministry of Finance and Economy, V. Khachatrian presented to the Greek ambassador the Armenian side's programs aimed at economic development of the country. The minister noted that the Armenian goverment considers as a priority document on economic development the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, which definitely states the priorities. This document is also a primary source for international structures and donor organizations, so in the minister's words, the Greek side sould also use the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper as a primary source in its development programs. V. Khachatrian said that in case of availability of a package of programs of the Greek side, the programs to be implemented will be discussed in detail.

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