Yerevan, November 13 /Mediamax/. Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisian stated in Yerevan today that “the financial system of Armenia has real potential for becoming the regional financial center”.

Mediamax reports that the Prime Minister said this, presenting in the parliament the draft state budget of Armenia for 2008.

“Our cooperation with the Stockholm Exchange gives grounds for making such a statement”, the Prime Minister stated, noting that “the realization of a joint program will provide serious perquisites for reaching the goal set”.

Serzh Sarkisian stated that in 2008, the government will present to the parliament a number of draft laws, directed to the establishment of auspicious atmosphere for deepening the financial mediation. The draft laws, in particular, will concern the credit bureaus, mortgage securities, as well as the protection of consumer rights.