Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA) has opened training centers in Armenia and Atsakh in 2012, with young specialists aged 18-20 employed, AJA head said.

“Our training centers operate perfectly well in Yerevan and Stepanakert, with 20 young specialists enrolled in each,” Gagik Gevorgyan told a news conference.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan attended Yerevan-hosted jewellery exhibition Monday, October 29.

At the event, organized by the Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA), President Sargsyan spoke of a possibility to continue activities in free economic zones being created in the country.

The exhibit to last through October 31 was dated to 15th anniversary of AJA formation. Armenia will for the first time be celebrating the National Jeweler’s Day this year.

As Gevorgyan noted, Yerevan-hosted exhibit features works by young specialists. “I’m confident of young Armenian jewelers’ ability to surprise the world with their talent, in case of the necessary conditions provided,” he said.