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YEREVAN. - The first session of the interagency working group on implementing the localization process of sustainable development goals, organized by the staff of the Armenian Government and UN Office in Armenia was held on Friday.

The event was attended by the representatives of state agencies and civil society, as well as international partners.

Chairman of the interagency working group, Vahe Sargsyan, underscored the importance of the process of realizing the sustainable development goals in Armenia, the press-service of the Armenian Government informed Armenian News – NEWS.am. In his words, their realization contributes to the economic, nature protection, social, and legal spheres of Armenia.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ashot Hovakimian, and UNDP Permanent Representative in Armenia, Bradley Busetto, also delivered welcome speeches.

Director of the Center for Strategic Initiatives of Armenia, Alexander Khachaturyan, presented the programs of the center, noting that they are in line with the localization process of the sustainable development goals in Armenia. In his words, the Center for Strategic Initiatives will serve as an open and available platform for the parties concerned.

Deputy Chairman of the group, Vahram Kazhoyan, for his part, presented the roadmap of the process and the list of the classified goals.

During the session, the representatives of NGOs were urged to take part in the work related to them.

The group will hold extended-format meetings once in three months. 

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