Zhanna Andreasian has met with the French Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak.
09-07-2026 17:50 Social
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, met with the Minister of Culture of France, Catherine Pégard, during her working visit to the French Republic.
Also participating in the meeting were the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Arthur Martirosyan, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to France, Arman Khachatryan.
Welcoming her counterpart, Zhanna Andreasyan expressed gratitude for the reception and ongoing cooperation, emphasizing that culture is a key direction in Armenia-France relations. The minister thanked France for its continuous partnership, noting that intercultural cooperation has significantly intensified in recent years and has great potential for expansion.
The minister highlighted the joint exhibition organized by the Museum of Armenian History and the Louvre Museum in Paris, evaluating it as a successful example of bilateral cultural cooperation.
The visit also addressed the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Armenia, during which several cooperation documents were signed, including in the field of culture. In this context, the results of the cooperation already achieved and the prospects for further development were discussed. In particular, the cooperation established between the National Gallery of Armenia and the Centre Pompidou in Paris was emphasized. The French side noted its interest in establishing cooperation with the Musée d'Orsay and any Armenian museum and expressed readiness to support joint initiatives.
According to Zhanna Andreasyan, such initiatives not only provide an opportunity to present the world cultural heritage but also contribute to deepening cultural dialogue between nations.
During the meeting, the possibilities for implementing joint programs in the fields of long-term cooperation between museums, joint exhibitions, exchange of museum professionals' experiences, collection preservation, restoration and digitization, as well as the preservation and management of cultural heritage were discussed. There was also a reference to the retraining of young professionals, the development of contemporary art, creative industries, joint film production, literature, and translation programs.
Regarding cooperation within the framework of Francophonie, Zhanna Andreasyan noted that Armenia attaches great importance to this platform. She informed that in July 2027, Yerevan will host the conference of culture ministers of Francophonie, which will be followed by the 10th International Francophonie Games. She emphasized that the experience and support of French partners will be of great significance in organizing these important events, which present a unique opportunity for Armenia to showcase its cultural heritage, contemporary art, and creative potential to the international community.
The French Minister of Culture, Catherine Pégard, highly appreciated the progress of cultural cooperation with Armenia and the results of joint initiatives, expressing readiness to continue cooperation in the fields of museum affairs, cultural heritage preservation, contemporary art, and cultural exchanges. She emphasized Armenia's contribution to the Francophonie movement and expressed confidence that the upcoming events will be held at a high level.
At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation in the field of culture.
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