ArmInfo.On the last day of Syunik visit, Head of the EU Delegation to the RA Andrea Wiktorin arrived in Kapan, where she was greeted by Melikset Poghosyan, Governor of Syunik Regional Administration.
As the press service of the EU Delegation to the RA reports, the meeting was devoted to the humanitarian situation in the region and prospects for enhanced mid-term cooperation, and the Ambassador highlighted the importance of working together for the benefit of the people in Syunik. During her stay in Kapan, the Ambassador visited the Kapan Plastic Waste Processing Plant, set-up with
EU green agenda funds in order to generate building materials from plastic waste, a project implemented by UFSD - Urban Foundation - 6,000 DAYs: a Journey to Decent Life and Kapan municipality.
The Ambassador had a walk in the municipal park with Gevorg Parsyan, Mayor of Kapan and took the opportunity to interact with representatives of local initiative groups and youth council of Kapan. They have implemented participatory projects on renovation of public spaces to promote outdoor activities and tourism with support of the EU, the Communities Finance Officers Association and People in Need Armenia. After listening to concerns and ideas for municipal development raised by the local initiative groups, the Ambassador highlighted the need for comprehensive approach to address community challenges and the importance of collaboration between local authorities and the civil society organisations.
The visit to Syunik was concluded by a visit to the amazing Tatev Monastery.
The EU humanitarian & development support to the southern region of Armenia is ongoing and increasing to strengthen the resilience of its people and businesses.
To note, these days UN Resident Coordinator for the Republic of Armenia Shombi Sharp was in Kapan. During the meeting in the regional center, he noted that in the near future a joint mission of the UN, the World Bank and the EU will work in Syunik to assess the needs, the proposals of which will then also form the basis of further programs of the Organization.
He also stated that if earlier the UN paid more attention to the Northern regions of Armenia, now, at the request of the RA government, attention will also be focused on the South. Providing housing for internally displaced persons and resolving the issue of their employment, creating conditions for them to engage in agriculture were named as the priority tasks in the regional center.