YEREVAN. – The Armenian government wants to increase exports from 17 to 40 -45% of GDP. This is stated in the program of the Armenian government, approved by the parliament on June 22.
In addition, poverty is proposed to be reduced by 12 % ( present figure is 30%), while the minimum wage is expected to increase by only 25% in the next five years.
By the end of 2020, the government offers to introduce procedures for legal assistance.
According to the action plan, the first large solar power station with a capacity of 55 MW will be built by 2018.
In 2017 - 2022 the government will continue to issue preferential agricultural loans to residents of border villages. By the end of 2017, it is planned to issue about 7 billion drams ($ 14.5 million) under 5% per annum.
It is also planned to hold negotiations with new budget airlines and to prepare background for the development of small aviation.
The government also plans to increase the number of tourists to 3 million annually in 2017-22.
