ArmInfo. Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MESCS) Zhanna Andreasyan met with French Ambassador to Armenia Florian Escudier to discuss prospects for bilateral cooperation.
The MESCS press service told ArmInfo that, after congratulating the ambassador on the start of his diplomatic mission, Andreasyan expressed hope that during his tenure, the strategic partnership between Armenia and France will reach a new level. "Our countries have a broad cooperation agenda in education, culture, and sports. MESCS confirms its readiness to consistently develop multifaceted Armenian-French cooperation," the minister noted.
The ambassador, in turn, emphasized the importance of a consistent policy for developing relations with Armenia. During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation, including expanding the activities of French educational institutions in Armenia—the French Institute, the French University in Armenia, and the Anatole France French Educational Complex—as well as implementing new joint programs and strengthening ties between various structures in the two countries. The parties also touched on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and promoting the study of French. Andreasyan and Escudier placed particular emphasis on hosting the 10th Francophone Games in Armenia in 2027. The Minister stated that preparatory work is currently underway, coordinated by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. The importance of involving volunteers and offering French language courses was emphasized. The parties also discussed cooperation in the cultural sector, emphasizing the importance of developing long-term partnerships between museums, galleries, and libraries, as well as implementing programs aimed at preserving Armenia's cultural heritage, particularly the restoration of monuments.
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