Armenia`s minister of labor, Hevolution Foundation CEO discuss  demographic cooperation prospects 

ArmInfo.In Saudi Arabia, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan discussed with Dr. Mehmood Khan, CEO, The Hevolution Foundation, the possibilities of cooperation and support for research programs initiated by the newly established Demographic Research Center of  Yerevan State University (YSU).

As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Social Labor of  Armenia, The Hevolution Foundation actively finances research and  innovative projects in the field of healthy aging, contributing to  the increase in life expectancy. In this regard, Dr. Khan emphasized  the importance of Armenia's participation in the Global Healthspan  2025 World Summit, which brings together scientists, investors and  experts to discuss new ideas, technologies and investment  opportunities in the field of healthy aging.

In addition, during the meeting, an agreement was reached on joint  work on a strategy for improving the demographic situation in Armenia  for 2024-2040. Particular attention in this strategy will be paid to  stimulating the activity of older people in public life and  preventing premature mortality.

According to the RA Statistical Committee, in January-November 2024,  an annual decline in the birth rate of 7.8% was registered in Armenia  (30,916 children were born), against the backdrop of an increase in  mortality by 5.4% (23,391 people died). Thus, the absolute value of  the natural population growth was 7,525 people, which is 33.5% lower  than the figure a year ago. In particular, the natural population  growth rate for January-November 2024 was 2.7 per mille, compared to  4.2 per mille a year ago.