US Ambassador is in Tavush on an official visit

IJEVAN, JUNE 11, ARMENPRESS: The US ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch is in Armenian province of Tavush on a two-day official visit. Today in the morning the ambassador met in the protection and assistance center of the actions against corruption and mobilization program with representatives of the province’s non-governmental organizations. Presenting to Armenpress the goal and the agenda of the visit Marie Yovanovitch said that at today’s meeting mainly heads of “Young Tavush” and “Dilnet” NGOs were taking part. Issues on corruption, what to do to keep the young people in the province, difficulties existing in the sphere of agriculture were discussed at the meeting.

“We also spoke about the development of tourism as these places are also one of the most beautiful corners of Armenia,” the US ambassador said.

Together with the governor of Tavush province Marie Yovanovitch participated in the opening of center of celebrations in Aygedzor. She highlighted the program within the framework of which the center has been built. “This program was a response to the economic crisis, it is a small program of infrastructures we are implementing in the provinces,” Marie Yovanovitch said. According to her, thanks to the program a number of community residents have been ensured with temporary jobs and in the center of celebrations three people will have permanent job. Marie Yovanovitch will also visit ambulatory, other places where programs have been and are still being carried out by the USAID.