Thursday, February 21 2019 16:46

ArmInfo. On February 21, the President of the RA National Assembly Ararat Mirzoyan received the UN Resident Coordinator for the Republic of Armenia Shombi Sharp and the heads and representatives of the programmes being implemented by the  UN different organizations in Armenia. The Heads of the NA Standing  Committees also took part in the meeting, the press service of  Armenian NA reports.

Welcoming the guests Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the effective  activities of the UN Office in Armenia in all spheres. The Head of  the legislative body has assured the newly elected parliament is  concerned over continuing all current programmes and open new  horizons for cooperation.

"The UN implements invaluable work for the humanity. We can  confidently consider the Parliament of Armenia as your ally in all  directions on the way of implementing legislative reforms," the  President of the National Assembly said.

The Head of the parliament has highlighted the cooperation of the  Standing Committees of the National Assembly with the UN specialized  agencies for which all favourable conditions are available.

Congratulating Ararat Mirzoyan and the Chairs of the Standing  Committees on being elected Shombi Sharp has noted that the  parliament is the key of the people's free will expression.

Speaking about the UN mission in Armenia the Resident Coordinator has  assured that the structure is ready to help the parliament to  strengthen the capabilities and show support for the implementation  of the reforms in different spheres.

During the meeting a concerned debate was held, the sides presented  their vision of further cooperation.

An agreement was reached to continue the cooperation also at the  level of the NA Standing Committees to further deepen the partnership  relations of the National Assembly with the UN Armenia family.