ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN ARMENIA RISES 9.1% IN JANUARY 2013

YEREVAN, February 20. /ARKA/. Economic activity in Armenia rose by
9.1% in January 2013 from the same month a year earlier, according to
the National Statistical Service of the republic.

Consumer prices upped 2.6% within the reported period, and industrial
products prices ascended by 12.9%.

Industrial production valued at nearly 95.5 billion drams, which was
higher from January 2012 by 18.8%.

Foreign trade turnover of Armenia climbed by 21.7% to $422.5 million
in January 2013 from the analogical period a year earlier.

According to the state budget, inflation in Armenia is projected at 4%
(±1.5%), and GDP growth -6.2%.($1 – 406.67 drams). -0-