
ArmInfo. At a meeting with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, Armenian Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan praised the effective cooperation established with UNESCO in the fields of education, science, culture, information, and communication, reaffirming Armenia's readiness to continue and expand joint initiatives. The UNESCO Director-General visited Armenia to participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17).
According to the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport's press service, Andreasyan also emphasized UNESCO's role in advancing the international agenda for biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and the interdependence of nature and culture.
The head of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport emphasized the importance of the initiatives planned for COP17 with UNESCO's participation as a key opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and enhance the role of education, science, and culture in addressing environmental issues. Andreasyan expressed confidence that the conference will contribute to the deepening of international cooperation aimed at preserving biodiversity, encouraging more active participation by educational institutions, the scientific community, and youth.
In this context, opportunities for continuing the cooperation established during COP17 and implementing joint initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity in the fields of education, science, and culture were discussed. The importance of further working discussions between the relevant bodies of Armenia and UNESCO to clarify possible areas and formats for implementing cooperation was also emphasized.
Khaled El-Enany praised Armenia's active participation in the organization's programs and initiatives. He described Armenia as a reliable partner for UNESCO, particularly noting the joint work carried out in the fields of education, culture, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
The parties confirmed their readiness to continue and deepen cooperation between Armenia and UNESCO.