YEREVAN. – Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations’ (MES) young rescuers’ team returned from Belarus, in the early morning hours of Monday, where it took part in an international meeting of young firemen and rescuers that was held from September 17 to 23.  

The event had brought together teams from fourteen countries representing different continents, MES press service informs.

The meeting’s main objective was to help the youth acquire skills in working in emergency situations and to encourage cooperation among the young rescuers from a variety of countries.   

MES young rescuers’ team comprised seven children—two girls and five boys—ranging between the ages of twelve and sixteen. The children took part in competitions and field trainings, and they received awards in the “Debut of the Decade” and “Best Newspaper” categories.

Also, during the events held on September 21, the 21st anniversary of Armenia’s independence was marked and its national anthem was sung.