Friday, 15 July 2011
Youth Issues Prioritized by UNDP and Armenian Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and CIS, UNDP Assistant Administrator Kori Udovički.
Welcoming the guests, the head of government emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation referring to the programs implemented in the social-economic area, as well as in the fields of human rights and efficacious governance. “Our meetings help us define the cooperation schemes, and I am confident that your visit will further boost cooperation between Armenia and the UNDP,” he said.
Pleased with the fact that her organization’s efforts are appreciated in Armenia, describing Armenia as an important partner of the UNDP, Kori Udovički thanked Tigran Sargsyan for reception and said that our country was at the forefront of joint action. Hailing the Government’s anti-crisis efforts, the UNDP Assistant Administrator went on to present the strategy and the target areas for a couple of years ahead.
The interlocutors also touched upon the reform process, including the problems faced in developing local small and medium-size businesses and implementing the pension reform.
At the end of the meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the National Youth Policy Council by the Prime Minister and the UNDP Armenia Office. Signed by Armenian Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Arsen Karamyan and UNDP Resident Coordinator Dafina Gercheva, the memorandum reaffirms that the UNDP and the Government of the Republic of Armenia will continue endeavoring toward the establishment of a nationwide youth platform to enable the pursuit of joint activities in the spheres of demography, employment, education, improved housing and public outreach.
As part of joint action, the UNDP will back the National Youth Policy Council by the Prime Minister in drafting the new national youth report of Armenia.
