By Meri Hakobyan, Vazgen Yetumyan

A two-week international seminar on the use of satellite navigation systems and drones in emergencies has ended in Guiyang, China.

Representatives from nine countries that have joined the " One Belt, One Road" initiative had arrived in China to attend it. Representatives from Armenia, Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Myanmar participated in the event. The Armenian delegation included representatives of various departments, as well as Armenian News-NEWS.am correspondents.

In addition to attending theoretical courses, the seminar participants visited science and technology centers in Guiyang and Shenzhen. During the visits, they got acquainted with the developments in China's high-tech sector, innovative technologies, and their practical applications. Within the framework of the seminar, the participants also had the opportunity to exchange professional experience, discuss the experience and challenges of their countries, and acquire new practical skills.

At the closing event of the course, the participants presented the history of their countries and their progress recorded in high technology. Also, they reflected on the knowledge gained during the seminar and the respective opportunities that can be applied in their countries.

According to Wang Yun, director of the international cooperation department of the Guizhou Academy of Sciences, this course is an important step towards deepening practical cooperation between China and the countries participating in the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.

"The completion of this course is the beginning of a new path. You will return to your countries with the new knowledge and experience you have gained here. You have learned how to use the BeiDou system, satellite data, and drones in emergencies, as well as how to use artificial intelligence in rescue operations and emergency management process," Wang noted.

According to him, the participants can apply the knowledge gained in this seminar in their countries to more effectively respond to emergencies and reduce the risks caused by disasters.

For his part, Wang Tao, deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China committee of the Guizhou Academy of Sciences, stressed that the world is facing profound changes today, and the increase in disaster risks and the challenges arising from climate change require closer cooperation between countries.

"The development of emergency management and rescue capabilities has become one of the important tasks on the international agenda. As a responsible major country, China has declared its commitment to building a community with a shared future for mankind, actively promoting cooperation in the field of emergency management," Wang said.

According to him, the goal of this seminar is to deepen practical cooperation between the countries participating in the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for UN Sustainable Development Goals, and promote the exchange of experience and solutions in global security.

According to the organizers, the connections and experience gained during the courses can become the basis for further joint programs and technological cooperation in emergency management.