Natural disasters annually cause $33mln damage to ArmeniaApril 22, 2011 - 13:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative (UN RC/UNDP RR) in Armenia Dafina Gercheva said that natural disasters annually cause damage at the amount of $33mln to Armenia. Thus, it is more efficient to invest in projects aimed at preventing disasters than in those for eliminating their consequences, Gercheva said during an international meeting in Yerevan devoted to decreasing disaster risks in Armenia. She added that, unfortunately, Armenia is rather vulnerable to natural disasters. Gercheva also hailed the efforts of the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations aimed at decreasing natural disaster risks. According to her, 300 natural disasters were recorded in 2010 worldwide, killing 300,000 people. “The UN urges to develop an efficient national system to coordinate the efforts and activity for disaster risks prevention,” Gercheva said, adding that the UN is ready to assist the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations in these matters. Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |