Armenia’s leading trade finance institution, Ameriabank, shares how it delivered a first‑of‑its‑kind green leasing transaction in local currency under the EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme. In this conversation, Gayane Mirzoyan, Head of Payment Instruments Division, explains how the deal was structured, why it mattered for women‑owned businesses and SMEs, and how local currency financing can remove foreign‑exchange risk while supporting sustainable investment.

She also reflects on the wider shift towards ESG‑linked financing in Armenia, the role of development finance partnerships, and how banks can use trade instruments to accelerate green growth across the region. With more than $300 million invested in renewable energy and efficiency projects since 2009, Ameriabank’s experience offers a practical view of how sustainability, innovation, and local currency solutions can scale across Armenia and the CEE market.