Armenian Deputy PM, Putin’s envoy for cultural cooperation discuss ties

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan has received Mikhail Shvydkoy, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Special Representative for International Cultural Cooperation.

The officials discussed the cooperation programs between Armenia and Russia in the areas of education, science and culture, Grigoryan’s office said in a readout.

Promotion of tourism between the two countries was also discussed.

Both sides affirmed interest in further deepening partnership and expressed readiness to implement new joint initiatives.