Armenian MPs present Crossroads of Peace project to residents of  Armenia`s Syunik 

ArmInfo.Deputies of the National Assembly of Armenia from the ruling Civil Contract faction made a working visit to the Syunik region of the republic.

As reported by the press service of the National Assembly, in the  cities of Goris and Kapan, as well as in the border communities of  Chakaten, Nerkin Hand and Tsav, the parliamentarians held meetings  with local residents. 

"The visit, in fact, concerns human rights, and we would also like to  hear questions and problems on the topic that you highlight. Most  importantly, we would like to hear questions that are directly  related to your life, well-being, security, and we will try to help  you in the area of legislative opportunities," said the secretary of  the faction, Artur Hovhannisyan, at a meeting with citizens in Goris,  adding that the most important topic that needs to be discussed is  the peace and security agenda, which the authorities are working on  day and night.

During open and honest discussions held in the format of questions  and answers, residents of Goris and Kapan expressed concerns about  the safety of the population, the need to develop tourism,  agriculture, healthcare, education, housing, mining, environmental  protection, lack of jobs, demography, youth outflow from communities,  and transport. 

The meeting with the residents of Goris touched upon the "Crossroads  of Peace" program developed by the Armenian government, unblocking  roads, and the process of demarcating the border between Armenia and  Azerbaijan. Many of the participants in the meetings, who were aware  of the process of delimitation and demarcation of borders and the  peace agreement with Azerbaijan, were interested in issues related to  them.

Residents of border settlements also raised issues related to  drinking water, irrigation water, and rural roads.

Deputies answered citizens' questions and provided clarifications. It  was noted that the issues and problems raised are being recorded and  will be discussed with colleagues in the executive body.

During the meetings, it became clear that people often do not know  about the programs being implemented. Deputies presented a number of  programs to residents and provided additional information.

The trip was organized with the support of the National Democracy  Institute - NDI.