ArmInfo.Governor of Shirak region Mushegh Muradyanyan and Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Armenia John Patrick Gallagher discussed prospects for cooperation.
According to the regional administration, during the meeting the head of the region expressed his readiness to cooperate, emphasizing the importance of decentralized partnership and the implementation of initiatives aimed at developing the region. "I think it is possible to discuss a realistic agenda and develop clear, practical steps that we can work on together," he said.
Ambassador Gallagher, in turn, expressed the hope that through joint efforts, the parties will be able to find new platforms for cooperation.
During the meeting, issues related to various public and private programs implemented in the Shirak region were discussed, in particular, areas of mutual interest, such as the textile industry and information technology, were identified. The topic of increasing the role of women and involving them in politics and business, developing creative entrepreneurship and empowering women was touched upon.