Armenian President visits CERN in Switzerland

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, during his trip to Switzerland, visited the headquarters of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, one of the world's largest and most respected centers for scientific research.

During the visit, the President toured the center’s laboratory complexes and familiarized himself with the ongoing applied and research activities, as well as the international scientific and educational programs conducted at CERN, the President's Office said in a press release. 

Since 1998, CERN has been implementing an international teacher training program aimed at improving the quality of teaching physics and related natural science subjects. Thousands of teachers from countries around the world have participated in the program to date. Within this initiative, a separate program has also been established for Armenian teachers, and in 2024, for the first time, a group of teachers from Armenia underwent training at CERN.

The President also met with the group of Armenian teachers currently participating in the training program at CERN. During the meeting, they discussed the progress of their participation, the professional experience gained, and the potential applications of this experience within Armenia’s educational system.

President Vahagn Khachaturyan emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives, highlighting the key role of international cooperation in the development of education and science.