Yerevan, Armenia (30.08.2024) - The participants of the 2023-2024 "iGorts" program, who completed one year of professional service in the state administration system of the Republic of Armenia, received their certificates.

The certificate award ceremony was attended by RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan, First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan, Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Aram Torosyan, and Deputy Chairman of the Higher Education and Science Committee Harutyun Sargsyan.

"Today, we extend our best wishes to the participants of the fourth cohort of the "iGorts" program. Specialists from the Armenian Diaspora from 18 countries have spent a year working in 19 state entities, contributing professionally in education, science, digital technologies, healthcare, tourism, and other sectors. Our shared goal is to contribute to Armenia's prosperity, and "iGorts" is a shining example of unity around this mission. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. I'm pleased that 80% of the program graduates have chosen to continue their lives in their homeland. I sincerely hope that this one-year experience has positively impacted and will continue to impact your lives," said the High Commissioner, addressing the program's graduates.

During the event, the graduates also gave speeches, reflecting on the opportunities provided by the program and expressing their gratitude to the organizers.

Thanks to the financial support of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, some of the graduates will continue their work in Armenia's state administration system for another year.

The "iGorts" program, an initiative of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, was launched in 2020. It offers the opportunity for 50 Diaspora Armenian specialists each year to contribute their expertise to Armenia's state administration system.