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Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyn received the World Bank delegation on 21 October. As Information and Public Relations Department of Agriculture Ministry informs the aim of this meeting was to discuss the progress of European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument – Forest Law Enforcement and Governance Programme (ENPI FLEG 2) and to point out the further programs of cooperation. According to the Minister, besides legislative amendments in this field, there is need for technical assistance, need for introduction of up-to-date technologies, which will enable monitoring in forest areas thus promoting recovery of forests and their more effective management.
In their turn, the delegation members outlined the willingness of the World Bank to continue their cooperation with their Armenian counterparts to improve forest legislation and outlined that the bank intends to continue supporting Armenia in this regard after the end of the program.
October 22, 2015 at 12:38