VivaCell-MTS and ARCS sign a Memorandum of UnderstandingJuly 31, 2009 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today VivaCell-MTS and Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) joined hands to address humanitarian challenges faced by the state and society. The two Organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding for this purpose during a press conference at Armenian Red Cross Society Headquarters. "Because we care!" is a motto that united the two organizations. The long term cooperation between the ARCS and VivaCell-MTS will start with a very vital cause, the fight against the HIV virus, the millennium's merciless evil. Realizing the importance of awareness in prevention of the virus, the two organizations come together to raise population's awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention. The activities will involve a wide range of educational events: information materials distribution, public events, etc. "We owe our society the right to know. With knowledge and awareness we can better prevent and fight any disease. Awareness and prevention are each and every one's responsibility and tolerance is required when dealing with HIV cases. Because we care we are here today," VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian stated. Before signing the memorandum, leaders of both organizations' passed blood test for HIV analysis. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. Partner news | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |