Armenia’s Culture Minister Zhanna Andreasyan met with Ambassador of France to Armenia Olivier Decottignies to discuss ongoing and upcoming areas of cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Arthur Martirosyan.
Looking ahead, they reviewed the plans for a major exhibition scheduled for September 2025 at the History Museum of Armenia, organized in collaboration with the Louvre Museum. The event will bring over a dozen significant artwork from the Louvre’s collection to Armenia, with all security and preservation standards fully observed.
“This collaboration is not only a cultural milestone, but also a meaningful opportunity to enhance the institutional and professional capacities of our museums,” said Andreasyan, noting that Armenia’s museums have increasingly demonstrated the ability to successfully host international exhibitions.
Highlighting key collaborative projects, the Minister underscored the significance of the ongoing program for French language teachers in Armenia, titled “French as a Foreign Language: Training, Modernization and Promotion,” which has provided training for around 240 educators.
The two sides also discussed cultural cooperation, focusing on the current exhibition “Colors and Lights of Armenian Impressionism” at the renowned Barbizon Art Center in France. The exhibition features exceptional works from the National Gallery of Armenia, showcasing the Armenian school of impressionism.
Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan in a meeting with Ambassador of France to Armenia Olivier Decottignies
Ambassador Decottignies expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and ongoing support for the French Embassy’s initiatives. He emphasized the dynamic, mutually beneficial, and trust-based partnership between France and Armenia, built upon shared values. The Ambassador reaffirmed France’s commitment to deepening this collaboration through new initiatives and expanded partnerships.
The meeting also touched upon other topics of mutual interest, including the activities of the French University in Armenia (UFAR), the Anatole France French School Complex, and efforts to strengthen the teaching of French as a foreign language in Armenian public schools.
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