YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 11, ARMENPRESS. The National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen partnership.

The academies will develop cooperation in joint research, exchange of researchers, participation in scientific meetings, organizing joint forums and seminars and exchange of information and scientific publications.

The agreement was signed by National Academy of Sciences President Ashot Saghyan and Chinese Academy of Sciences Vice President Yaping Zhang.

Saghyan, noting that he has over 20 years of experience in cooperating with his Chinese colleagues, said that there is great potential to enhance partnership.

“China attaches great importance to cooperation with other countries, particularly Armenia, and we attach importance to the signing of this agreement,” Yaping Zhang said.

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