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Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Zhanna Andreasyan, received India’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, Armstrong Changsan, the ministry said in a statement.
Deputy Minister Kristina Tataryan also attended the meeting.
Andreasyan welcomed the ambassador, congratulated him on taking up his diplomatic post in Armenia and wished him success in his work. She praised the friendly relations between Armenia and India and their existing cooperation in education, science, culture and sport, highlighting the considerable scope for expanding it.
Changsan thanked the minister for receiving him and also stressed the importance of developing bilateral ties.
The two sides discussed cooperation in education and science, highlighting the importance of expanding opportunities for Indian citizens to study at Armenian higher education institutions. Andreasyan said Armenia was keen to increase the number of international students and was ready to discuss how best to organise their studies.
Andreasyan also outlined opportunities for researchers from abroad to take part in Armenian government research grant programmes. She suggested exploring cooperation in this area, particularly in artificial intelligence and technology.
The meeting also covered cultural cooperation, with an emphasis on developing direct links between museums in the two countries and organising joint exhibitions.
The two sides highlighted prospects for cooperation in film production and discussed ongoing talks between the Cinema Foundation of Armenia and relevant Indian organisations. They stressed the importance of joint film projects and exchanges of professional expertise, given India’s extensive experience and Armenia’s priority of developing the sector.
Changsan thanked Armenia for taking part in the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in India and stressed the importance of Armenian participation in the event planned for 2027.
The meeting also addressed plans to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and India in 2027. Exhibitions, concerts and other cultural programmes are planned to mark the occasion.