Charter of Russian-Armenian University Governing Board signed in Moscow

Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan met with Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov during her official visit to Russia.

The minister thanked her Russian counterpart for the invitation to participate in the Second Russian-Armenian Scientific and Educational Forum, emphasizing that the event had been included in the agenda of the Armenia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.

According to the Armenian ministry’s press release, the sides discussed the role of the Russian-Armenian University as an important intergovernmental educational and scientific institution.

During the meeting, the Charter of the Governing Board of the Russian-Armenian University was signed.

As areas of cooperation, the officials discussed the participation of Russian and Armenian scientific organizations and universities in joint research and educational projects implemented on the basis of the Russian-Armenian University.

They also discussed the possibility of integrating the Russian-Armenian University's research unit into the infrastructure of the Academic City being established in Armenia.

It was noted that 2027 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Russian-Armenian University, with anniversary events to be held with the participation of the leadership of the two countries and representatives of their educational and scientific communities.

Following the bilateral meeting with Minister Valery Falkov, Andreasyan attended the Second Russian-Armenian Scientific and Educational Forum, where she delivered remarks.

Noting that, amid rapid technological changes and transformations in the labor market, education systems face largely common challenges, Zhanna Andreasyan presented the priorities of Armenia’s state policy in this area.

“In the Republic of Armenia, the development of education and science is viewed as one of the most important prerequisites for the country's sustainable development and the strengthening of its human potential. Our priorities include improving the quality and accessibility of education, modernizing educational approaches, developing research infrastructure, supporting scientific personnel, and strengthening the links between science, innovation and the economy,” the minister said.

Among the important reforms, she cited the laws of the Republic of Armenia “On Vocational Education and Training” and “On Higher Education and Science,” adopted over the past two years, which establish new foundations for development.

The minister emphasized the particular importance of developing international scientific and educational partnerships, exchanging experience, conducting joint research, expanding professional ties, implementing joint research projects and supporting young scientists.

“For Armenia, it is important that international cooperation in education and science contributes to the development of human capital, the strengthening of research potential and the creation of new opportunities for the younger generation. We are interested in further expanding professional ties with our Russian partners and developing joint educational programs, scientific projects and academic exchanges,” the minister said, emphasizing cooperation in training specialists for the digital economy and advancing artificial intelligence.

She also stressed the humanitarian mission of education, noting that cooperation in the fields of language and culture is of particular importance as a solid foundation for mutual understanding between the two countries.