Armenia and Cyprus sign memorandum of understanding on cooperation in education, sports and youth affairs
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Armenian Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan received a delegation led by Cypriot Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Athina Michaelidou, who is on an official visit to Armenia.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Kristina Tatarian, Armenia’s Ambassador to Cyprus Inna Torgomyan, Cyprus’s Ambassador to Armenia Michael Mavros, and representatives of the two ministries.
According to a statement released by the ministry, Andreasyan highlighted the historical and friendly ties between Armenia and Cyprus, expressing confidence that the visit would give fresh impetus to deepening cooperation in education, youth affairs and sports, as well as to implementing joint projects.
Michaelidou thanked her hosts for the warm welcome, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the relations between the two countries and developing cooperation in their respective areas of responsibility.
Andreasyan presented the education reforms underway in Armenia, including the introduction of the new general education curriculum framework, professional development for teachers, the modernization of textbooks, and improvements to educational infrastructure. Michaelidou also outlined the ongoing education reforms in Cyprus, highlighting the importance of exchanging experience in this area.
Particular attention was paid to the use of artificial intelligence tools in education. Andreasyan presented the “Generation AI” educational program implemented in cooperation with the FAST Foundation, the activities of Yerevan State University’s Photonics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and a seven-year educational program in Physical AI to be introduced at three Armenian universities. The Cypriot minister presented the experience of developing guidelines for teachers on the use of AI in cooperation with European partners, expressing readiness to share them with the Armenian side.
The sides also discussed opportunities for partnerships between universities, academic exchanges, joint research, and the organization of educational exhibitions.
They also addressed an initiative to develop Armenian studies at the University of Cyprus. Other topics included the development of vocational education, training specialists in line with labor market needs, and the advancement of non-formal education.
In this context, the activities of the TUMO and COAF centers, as well as the Armath engineering laboratories operating in more than 600 schools, were presented.
The sides also emphasized the importance of organizing joint youth camps and exchange programs, as well as joint training camps in sports.
They also discussed major sporting events scheduled to take place in Armenia in 2027, including the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships, the Francophonie Games, and the World Weightlifting Championships.
At the end of the meeting, Andreasyan and Michaelidou signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in education, sports and youth affairs, creating new opportunities for joint projects and stronger partnerships between the relevant institutions of the two countries.