ArmInfo. Syunik region is the backbone of the Armenian statehood. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this on January 13 at a meeting dedicated to the regional problems.
According to him, due to the well-known events, the border environment of Syunik has undergone significant changes. "Today we must discuss the measures to be taken to ensure the security of the Republic of Armenia in the Syunik region, discuss the work done, how to continue this work and in what direction," the head of the Armenian government said. He added that socio-economic and communication issues are very important, as are environmental issues. "I have repeatedly said that I consider Syunik a pillar of our statehood, we must take all measures to ensure the security of the Republic of Armenia in Syunik, not only in Syunik, but throughout the entire territory of the republic, but Syunik is of particular importance in this regard. what social and economic programs we will implement in the communities that have received the status of border ones, "Nikol Pashinyan noted.
The Prime Minister was informed about the process of solving road safety problems in the border settlements of the region, work on the placement of border checkpoints, the process of compensation for possible property damage to citizens and other related issues. The current results were recorded, possible solutions to existing problems, the improvement of communication infrastructure, the solution of socio-economic problems and in other areas were discussed. The Prime Minister instructed the responsible bodies involved in the process to continue the already approved measures, as well as to take an inventory of existing problems within the framework of an interdepartmental working group, which will quickly fix the problems and propose solutions.