President Vahagn Khachaturyan participated in the Conference of Young Parliamentarians of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan participated in the closing session of the tenth global conference of Young Parliamentarians of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and delivered a speech:

"Honorable President of the National Assembly,
Dear representatives of the Legislative power,
Dear President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,
Conference attendees,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am glad to welcome you for the first time in Armenia within the framework of the tenth anniversary Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. This representative event is coming to an end. I hope you have had interesting and meaningful discussions over the past two days.

Today I am addressing You, inspired by the determination that each of You represents. You, the youth, have a powerful potential to contribute to the progress and development of society. Your participation in decision-making and determination to lead are crucial to building a progressive, sustainable and inclusive society. Your voice, ideas and ambitions shape our future.

As young parliamentarians, you have a unique opportunity to consolidate the aspirations of the younger generation in a legislative format. From this point of view, I attach particular importance to the availability of such platforms that create an opportunity for the full realization of the potential of young people aspiring to leadership.

You have a significant responsibility to express the needs and desires of your generation. Use this responsibility wisely, courageously and, of course, honestly.
In the modern world, which is marked by global geopolitical changes, technological and digital transformations, socio-economic changes, challenges and trials, the dynamics of public relations are also changing and, in this context, youth as a key potential of the state has a clear role. The efficiency of the state management system depends on the quality of human resources, which in turn leads to an increase in the efficiency of all, including social, sectors of the economy.

I would like to highlight the key themes of the conference: education and employment. I am addressing you not only as president, but also as a supporter of a powerful, transformative force in education, learning and work.
Education today does not have limited resources and does not recognize geographical boundaries, as in previous years. In the period of globalization and technological progress, the young generation has access to a wide variety of resources, unlimited opportunities.

Due to the features of the information technology revolution, a new economic system has been formed at present.
Education, knowledge, innovation and research in the realities of the 21st century are indispensable elements of sustainable economic growth and increasing the competitiveness of economies, assets through which demographic and labor limitations can be overcome.

Education is the cornerstone of limitless opportunities that can generate ideas, develop new approaches, empower individuals, stimulate innovation and drive economies to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges.
If we talk about the directions of Armenia's development, then this is, of course, the direction of education, science and high technologies. By creating a knowledge-based environment, we strive to develop an economy that should offer technological and innovative products to the world.

Regardless of the challenges we face, whether it's an economic downturn, a global pandemic, or social upheaval, the commitment to preserving educational opportunities should never be undermined. In the modern world, which is often characterized by uncertainty, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that the basic pillars of society are preserved and strengthened regardless of circumstances.

Dear guests,

Concluding my speech, I would like to express the hope that you will leave Armenia with positive memories and impressions, new acquaintances and new energy to serve for the prosperity of your countries."