The Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia and Ghent University signed a memorandum of understanding

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MESC) of Armenia and Ghent University signed a memorandum of understanding online.

The press service of the MESCS of Armenia reported to ArmInfo that the memorandum, signed by Armenian Ambassador to Belgium Tigran Balayan and Rector of Ghent University Petra de Sutter, envisages the implementation of courses in Armenian studies. "Within the framework of the memorandum, Ghent University will offer courses on Armenian culture and history, as well as organize working meetings, seminars, and thematic scientific days." "It is also planned to develop educational modules within the framework of existing programs and to conduct events to raise public awareness of Armenian studies," the ministry clarified.

It is noted that such cooperation, funding for teaching, studying the Armenian language, and conducting research are carried out by the Ministry with the aim of disseminating and developing Armenian studies worldwide. "Currently, with the financial support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia, Armenian studies are being held at 14 leading universities in 11 countries - including the University of Rome La Sapienza, the University of Venice, and the University of Venice, Ca... "The Foscari University, the University of Salzburg, the Complutense University of Madrid, the Kennedy and Rosario Universities in Argentina, the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, the Democritus University of Thrace, Cairo University, and others all have centers and departments of Armenian studies where courses are organized and research is conducted," the ministry said.

The Armenian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (MESC) noted that the number of such universities is growing annually, expanding the geography of cooperation and ensuring the continuous development of Armenian studies education and science. "Strengthening ties between Armenian studies centers and increasing the visibility of this discipline in international academic circles are considered key areas of state policy. Attaching great importance to the effectiveness of Armenian studies centers and expanding international cooperation, the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (MESC) provides them with ongoing support, facilitating the implementation of new educational and research initiatives, the exchange of scientific experience, and ensuring the sustainability of Armenian studies research," the ministry concluded.