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On the 4th of October the current ODS import/export licensing system and the need to replace it with a new one were introduced to the participants. On the next day, the draft electronic licensing system and its practical application were presented.
On 20 September, 2019 a meeting was held with the artists at the Reserve Park Complex in Yerevan. The meeting was initiated by the Ozone Program of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia and the NGO «Environmental Protection in Fine Arts».
On 18 September, 2019 the Regional Center for Continuing Education and Certification officially opened at Anania Shirakatsi Lyceum in Yerevan for training and certification of engineering and technical staff in refrigeration and air conditioning.
On 16 September, 2019 on Public Radio, followed by a press conference, Ozone Program National Coordinator Liana Ghahramanyan spoke about Armenia's 20-year membership in two international treaties: the Vienna Convention on the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and steps taken by the country thereafter.
It was suggested to create a standard program that would ensure a competitive level of eco-education at all stages of education.
On 13 September, 2019 a thematic meeting was held in Lake Arpi National Park for the students and teaching staff of the Trbanjyan Seminary of the Mother See of Holy Ejmiatsin, aimed at raising awareness in the area of ozone layer preservation and specially protected areas.
The National Ozone Unit of the Ministry of Environment with the support of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure is launching a series of workshops in all 10 provinces of Armenia and Yerevan dedicated to the energy efficiency of HVACR equipment.
The National Ozone Unit of the Ministry of Environment of Armenia in conjunction with «Zvartnots» International Airport organized a study visit for the members of the Refrigeration Association of Armenia to celebrate the day.
The meetings were attended by representatives of 17 universities and various departments of the Ministry, and covered such issues as the reflection of various environmental issues including the ozone layer protection in the curricula as well as internships and other related issues in this area.  
Deputy Minister Irina Ghaplanyan touched upon the sectorial aspects of the two countries, expressing hope that the visit would be mutually beneficial and efficient.