Eurasian integration major boost to Armenia’s economy – official

Armenia’s accession the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) overall had a positive impact on the country’s economy, according to Karine Minasyan, a minister of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

Speaking to Tert.am, the official said she observes a significant increase in the exports since Armenia's entry into the bloc in January 2015. “Armenia’s exports to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union have increased by 70%. That’s the effect of membership. And that’s only the first benefit we reaped thanks to lifting the customs borders and eliminating the obstacles,” she said,...