Working groups to be created to address air pollution and traffic  congestion in Yerevan - Pashinyan

ArmInfo.  Two working groups will be created in Armenia to address air pollution and  traffic congestion in Yerevan, as stated by Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan during a government meeting on November 27.

"Considering the recent discussions on this topic in social media,  the press, and  society, along with my own observations, I have  concluded that two working groups need to be created by decision of  the Prime Minister. I am instructing the Prime Minister's Office to  prepare a proposal regarding their  composition," the head of the  Cabinet said.

According to him, the first working group will address air pollution  issues, while the second will focus on traffic management and   congestion.

In this work, Pashinyan emphasized the importance of accountability.  "There must be accountability mechanisms that will periodically  report to the public and me on the work accomplished," he said.

The working groups should be interdepartmental and include  representatives not only from government agencies but also  representatives from the Yerevan City Hall,  members of civil  society, and the expert community.