YEREVAN. – Major earthquakes have taken place and will take place in Armenia, and therefore the country’s population should be prepared, and we need to collaborate with international organizations. 

Armen Yeritsyan, Minister of Emergency Situations of Armenia, stated the above-said at a press conference on Tuesday.

In his words, following the devastating earthquake that hit Armenia in 1988, the international organizations decided to set up special units to carry out rescue work. As a result, the INSARAG (International Search and Rescue Advisory Group) was formed, whose members are specially trained teams primarily from Europe.

“In 2012, we submitted an application so that our three groups likewise become members in this organization. I believe our three groups already will become members by 2015.        

“We also have applied to the ambassador of Great Britain and our British colleagues, with a request to organize an English-language teaching course,” Yeritsyan stressed.

Accordingly, an English-language teaching course for the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations International Search and Rescue Squad members will kick off in May and continue for six months.