Arsen Torosyan meets UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Sciences

Armenian Minister of Labour and Welfare Arsen Torosyan met UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Sciences Professor Denise Pires de Carvalho during the fifth Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination, held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

According to the Ministry of Labour and Welfare, Torosyan highlighted the role of UNESCO’s active involvement in promoting intercultural dialogue, developing science and building inclusive societies.

The minister presented the sector’s priorities and planned work to implement them. Discussions focused in particular on prospects for cooperation in demography, employment and women’s issues.

“Particular emphasis was also placed on the importance of sustained, joint efforts to combat racism and discrimination, protect women’s rights and ensure gender equality,” the ministry said.

Denise Pires de Carvalho presented programmes planned as part of UNESCO’s work. In this context, the importance of exchanging experience and implementing joint initiatives was highlighted.