Wednesday, November 29 2023 20:18

ArmInfo.he Government of the Republic of Armenia and the UN Office in Armenia officially started the work of the Joint Steering Committee, which is a key element in the implementation of the 2021-2025 UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Armenia.UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Armenia.

According to the press service of the RA government, during the  meeting the committee discussed the progress of the Republic of  Armenia in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the  problems that have arisen, including the massive influx of forcibly  displaced refugees from Nagorno- Karabakh. The Committee emphasized  the importance of comprehensively addressing the humanitarian and  development needs of refugees, as well as ensuring their sustainable  development. The Committee also emphasized the need to outline  further measures for the implementation of the UN SDGs, considering  the current socio-economic, humanitarian and security situation in  the country.

As Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan  noted in his speech, Armenia, being committed to the implementation  of the 2030 agenda, continues to make efforts to implement the  sustainable development goals. A vivid proof of that commitment is  the ambitious agenda of reforms implemented by the Government, which  is based on a people-centered, inclusive approach and the protection  of human rights. "On the path of sustainable development and  strengthening of democracy, the United Nations Organization has been  and remains one of our most important partners, which has always been  a supporter of socio-economic progress in Armenia, the introduction  of a good governance system, and a number of other activities," the  Deputy Prime Minister noted.

In turn Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Nanna Skau stated  that the launch of the Joint Steering Committee is of great  importance for the existing partnership between the Republic of  Armenia and the United Nations. " In the conditions of open dialogue,  the Armenian government and the United Nations share a common vision  for the development of the country. It is through this dialogue that  we aim to empower people, build capacity, and create an enabling  environment," the UN representative emphasized.

It was emphasized that with a commitment to cooperation,  inclusiveness and accountability, the meetings of the Steering  Committee will be held at least once a year, strengthening the basis  of a stable and developing partnership between the Government of  Armenia and the United Nations.