Science & Education

Armenia should not fall behind global processes in education sector – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

YEREVAN, November 20. /ARKA/. “Armenia should not fall behind global processes in education sector”, said Arman Kirakosyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia.

“Armenia has always occupied high position in education sector and transferred scientific values from generation to generation. Today, in the era of technologies, it is very important not to fall behind global processes”, said Kirakosyan.

For this purpose it is necessary to develop close international cooperation in education sector. Armenia is involved in the activities of many international organizations of education sector and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs actively assists in this endeavor. Naira Zohrabyan, Head of Standing Committee on European Integration Issues said that policy of “European Neighborhood” and initiative “East Partnership” is a good chance for cooperation in education sector.  -0-

20/11/2009 19:45


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