ESCS Deputy Minister Krystyna Tatarian received today Khondker M. Talha, President of the UNESCO General Conference, who is visiting Armenia to participate in the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17).

The meeting focused on opportunities to expand cooperation between Armenia and UNESCO in education, science, culture, youth and sport.

Welcoming the guest, Krystyna Tatarian underscored the significance of efficient cooperation with UNESCO, highlighting the Government policies aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage, advancing education and strengthening human capital. She emphasized the role of culture and education in fostering peace, stressing the importance of initiatives to promote a culture of peace and expand UNESCO Associated Schools Network in Armenia.

Addressing youth policy, the Deputy Minister presented the activities of youth centres in Armenia, highlighting the opportunities they provide for non-formal education and youth empowerment. She also outlined Armenia’s experience in advancing innovative education, particularly through the TUMO Centre for Creative Technologies and its international recognition.

Khondker M. Talha praised Armenia’s efforts to preserve cultural heritage and develop education, and congratulated the country on its election to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

He also commended Armenia’s efforts to organize COP17, noting that hosting this major international event would help raise the country’s international profile. In this context, the parties also considered the opportunities for cooperation in biodiversity conservation and within the framework of UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on strengthening cooperation across various fields and launching new joint initiatives.