Armen Ashotyan: Armenians have disinterested attitude about knowledgeSeptember 9, 2009 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Ministry of Education has to main goals. These are to secure the economy sector with highly skilled specialists and to make education inseparable part of upbringing of generations, Armenia's Education Minister Armen Ashotyan said. Reorganization of the legislative field is one of major tasks, according to him. "Our legislation suffer from grave shortcomings and is not in line with international standard,'' he said. ''Although the government managed to secure AMD 270 million (out of planned AMD 370 million), further development of the education system will demand heavier expenses." The Minister also remarked that Armenians have disinterested attitude about knowledge. "Curiously enough, many prefer to pay in order not to study," he said. Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |