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Armenia and Mexico Discuss Prospects for Expanding Cooperation

November 05, 2026

Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to Armenia Eduardo Villegas Megías.

Welcoming the Ambassador, Minister Zhanna Andreasyan highlighted the existing cooperation between Armenia and Mexico and the importance of launching new initiatives in the areas coordinated by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport.

In particular, she referred to the program offering Armenian Studies courses at the University of Sinaloa in Mexico, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to ensuring continued support for the initiative. In this context, the parties discussed the possibility of establishing Armenian Studies departments at other Mexican universities, expanding inter-university cooperation, and promoting scholarship programs and academic mobility for students.

Emphasizing the importance of sustained cooperation in education, the parties also explored the possibility of establishing a TUMO Centre in Mexico.

Ambassador Eduardo Villegas Megías highly praised Armenia's experience and the integration of the TUMO model into Mexico's education system. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening ties and implementing joint projects in science and innovation.

The discussions also addressed opportunities for joint cultural initiatives aimed at promoting cultural heritage and preserving cultural assets. The parties emphasized the significance of expanding cooperation in contemporary art through exhibitions and other cultural events.

Cooperation in sport was also discussed, with particular emphasis on facilitating athletes' participation in various sporting competitions.

The meeting also covered other issues of mutual interest.