Youth center under construction in Armenia`s Shirak

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia  Artur Martirosyan visited the Akhuryan community of Shirak region,  where he got acquainted with the progress of construction works of  the youth center "Akhuryan Youth Hub".

"We expect that this center will become a very important environment  for the development of all types of abilities of young people. The  center should also serve as a platform for increasing the civic  activity of young people, organizing intellectual entertainment and  ensuring awareness, which will create an additional opportunity to  learn about government programs and become an active participant in  them," said Artur Martirosyan.

During the visit, Artur Martirosyan was interested in the  significance of various sections of the center, interior design  details, issues related to real estate, and especially emphasized the  need to ensure inclusiveness. The center has guest lounges, a  conference room, a games room, a canteen, and a library with a  reading room.

On site, current issues were discussed, the completion dates for  construction work were clarified, and prospects for international  cooperation were considered.

The center will be located in the former building of the  Akhuryanovsky Public Utilities Department, which the city  administration granted the right to use free of charge. The center  occupies an area of 230 square meters, it will serve 35 neighboring  settlements and is designed for approximately 300 young people.