The 26th annual conference of the European Youth Card association kicked off in Yerevan on May 12. The conference brought together representatives from 38 countries to present the association’s achievements, implemented programs and problems of the European youth.

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a complimentary address, which reads: “Armenians have been aware of limitation of travel freedom since the soviet times. Independence has provided us with the opportunity of travel freedom and integration into the European system. Unfortunately, the war that started after gaining the independence again restricted this freedom. However, Armenia has passed this test and became EU member in 2001.”

Bazaar Card event will take place within the framework of the conference in Yerevan. It will provide participants with the opportunity to exchange experience, discuss problems and share creative ideas.

The European Youth Card program was established in 1998 in Portugal. It aims to provide social and economic assistance to young people up to the age of 30 through the issuing of the EURO