RA PRESIDENT RECEIVED UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR

armradio.am
17.06.2008 15:22

President Serzh Sargsyan today received Consuelo Vidal UN Resident
Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Consuelo Vidal.

The President attached great importance to the programs implemented
by different UN agencies, which are directed at reinforcement of
statehood and economic development. Appreciating the close and
constructive cooperation, Serzh Sargsyan said the Armenian side is
ready to make more effective use of the opportunities provided.

According to Consuelo Vidal, Armenia is an active member of the UN and
makes a positive contribution to the organization’s work. He presented
to the President the activity and programs of the 12 specialized UN
agencies in Armenia, noting that it’s their wish that these serve the
prosperity of the Armenian people. The UN Resident Coordinator said a
new four-year cooperation program with Armenia is being worked out now
and they suggest the Government to point to the priority directions
and spheres, where UN assistance is anticipated.

The interlocutors referred to issues of food security conditioned
by the change of fuel and food prices in the world market and the
opportunities of cooperating in this direction.

The parties turned to the socio-economic problems of the refugees,
stressing the importance of applying the system of house certificates.

At the end of the meeting Ms Consuelo Vidal invited President Serzh
Sargsyan to the UN Office to get familiar with the activities and
programs.