Armenia participates in 80th session of UNESCAP

ArmInfo.Deputy Minister of High-Technological Industry of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan took part in  the 80th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), which takes place from April 22 to 26 in Bangkok.

The session, themed " Leveraging Digital Innovation for Sustainable  Development in Asia and the Pacific  ", brings together the region's  heads of government and other stakeholders to discuss the  comprehensive impact of digital innovation on achieving the  Sustainable Development Goals.

According to the press service of the Ministry of High-Technological  Industry, during his speech Mantashyan spoke about the use of digital  innovations in public life. He noted the need to exchange experience  and initiatives in this industry and emphasized the importance of  regional cooperation.

As part of the event, the Deputy Minister also took part in a debate  on the topic "Leveraging Digital Innovation for Sustainable  Development in Asia and the Pacific ." UNESCAP is the largest of the  UN regional commissions in terms of geographical coverage and  population. The Commission's main areas of focus include  environmental protection, natural resource management, investment  cooperation, trade, energy and transport.