June 4, 2010 - 16:23 AMT
First memorandum signed as part of Unite for Children, Save Future program

On June 4, Armenian Deputy Minister of Education and Science Ara Avetisyan and representative of Save the Children’s Armenia Country Office Irina Saghoyan signed a memorandum of understanding as a part of Unite for Children, Save Future program.

“In the context of its general policy, the Ministry of Education and Science cooperates with various organizations, which aim to develop and educate the young generation. This is of keen importance for a newly independent state,” said Ara Avetisyan.

According to him, the cooperation aims to protect the young generation, raise its awareness, as well as to systematize the legislation.

Unite for Children, Save Future program is supposed to last three years.

For her part, Irina Saghoyan voiced hope that positive results will be achieved during these years.