September 3, 2009 - 18:04 AMT
ArmenTel launches computer classes in 3 schools of Armavir region
ArmenTel telecommunication company (trademark: Beeline) has opened computer classes in 3 schools of Armavir region. The program was previously introduced in schools of Aygeshat and Hayatagh villages, as well as in school No. 17 of Echmiadzin.

"Today, children in Armavir region have everyday access to computers and Internet. And we are very pleased to have our share in such initiative. May up-to-date technologies serve as source for new knowledge and create new opportunities and horizons for Armenian children," ArmenTel General Director Igor Klimko said at the opening of a computer class in Aygeshat village.

This is not the first initiative of the kind; over the past 2 years, the company has equipped computer classrooms in 20 schools of Armenia. "Our company attaches great importance to computerization in regions, as enhanced education in regions and villages will ensure uniform and harmonic development throughout the country," Klimko stressed.

Stressing Armenian Government's role in introducing computer technologies and Internet in regions, Armavir Regional Governor Ashot Kagramanyan expressed his satisfaction that "macro-enterprise and state go hand in hand in such initiative," said.