Armenian president draws UNICEF Representative’s attention to problems of children in border regions
Armenian President Armen Sargsyan received today the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Armenia Christine Weigand.
President Sargsyan congratulated Christine Weigand on assuming office, expressing confidence that she would invest all her energy in the implementation of effective programs for children in our country.
Christine Weigand briefed President Sargsyan on the programs to be implemented by the UNICEF Armenia Office, noting that the office will continue to cooperate with government agencies and stakeholders so that children in Armenia can enjoy their rights to live, develop, receive education and be protected.
They exchanged views on the implementation of joint programs with the Office of the President of the Republic.
Christine Weigand also praised the activities of President Sargsyan’s wife Nune Sargsyan as UNICEF ombudsman for children.