VivaCell-MTS and ARCS sign a Memorandum of UnderstandingJuly 31, 2009 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today VivaCell-MTS and Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) joined hands to address humanitarian challenges faced by the state and society. The two Organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding for this purpose during a press conference at Armenian Red Cross Society Headquarters. "Because we care!" is a motto that united the two organizations. The long term cooperation between the ARCS and VivaCell-MTS will start with a very vital cause, the fight against the HIV virus, the millennium's merciless evil. Realizing the importance of awareness in prevention of the virus, the two organizations come together to raise population's awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention. The activities will involve a wide range of educational events: information materials distribution, public events, etc. "We owe our society the right to know. With knowledge and awareness we can better prevent and fight any disease. Awareness and prevention are each and every one's responsibility and tolerance is required when dealing with HIV cases. Because we care we are here today," VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian stated. Before signing the memorandum, leaders of both organizations' passed blood test for HIV analysis. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. Partner news Most popular in the section | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |