Armenia to take part in international conference on animals welfareOctober 5, 2009 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Every year the international conference on pets' welfare takes place on the Animal Welfare International Day since 1996 in European cities. The 4th of October is the Animal Welfare International Day. Each year since 1996 the International Companion Animal Welfare Conference is held in which the largest animal welfare international organisations and representatives of local organisations from almost 50 countries around the world come together. This year's conference will be held from October 7 to 9 in Budapest (Hungary) and Armenia for the first time will participate in the conference. Given the urgency of the problem of stray dogs in Armenia, some international organizations have suggested to the Yerevan municipality to co-operate in developing and implementing a comprehensive program to control the number of stray dogs. The conference is the major event and creates a platform for representatives of different countries to work together, share knowledge and experiences, establish international and regional cooperation. 11th Conference will pay a special attention to animal welfare, and the issues of animals' reproduction control and sterilization. Topics include public health and safety as well as implementation of the education programs, publicity, and promotion of legislation. Armenia is the only country of the Council of Europe which never took part in Conference. Armenia has an opportunity on participation at this year's Conference. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |