RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a council, during which issues related to the development of the agricultural strategy were discussed.
In connection with the issue, the specialists of the Central Bank presented the project of establishing an investment fund in the field of agriculture. They also presented steps for development of the sphere. It was noted that the project was developed taking into account the international experience.
A discussion was held on the presented project, various proposals were voiced. The officials of the Central Bank also touched upon the process of providing agricultural loans. As of March of this year, the volume of loans provided compared to the same period in 2019 increased by 20.3%.
Prime Minister Pashinyan instructed to present a roadmap for the formation of the mentioned fund, in which its goals and possible expectations will be mentioned. "The government's goal is to make agriculture profitable, export-oriented, high-tech and productive", said Prime Minister.