ArmInfo.Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian took part in the opening of the Goethe Institute Center in Yerevan.
As the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry told ArmInfo, during his speech the Armenian Minister noted that the opening of the center is evidence of the existence of strong friendly relations between the peoples of the two countries, as well as fruitful cooperation in the scientific, educational and cultural spheres. "Goethe considered Ararat to be one of the cradles of mankind, and it is symbolic that this cultural center, named after Goethe, found its shelter at the foot of Ararat." I am convinced that the opening of this center will significantly enrich the activities of international scientific and cultural centers in Yerevan to increase the recognition of Germany in our country, the German language and the spread of German culture. This center is a good basis for the opening in Armenia of a full-fledged Goethe Institute in the future. I hope that in the review this important step will be taken by the Goethe Institute in its activity proves that culture does not recognize borders. In 98 countries there are 159 Goethe Institutes, there are centers on almost all continents, from North America to Australia," the Armenian FM stated.
The Goethe Institute is a German non-governmental organization whose mission is to popularize the German language abroad and promote international cultural cooperation. The most important task is to teach the German language as a foreign language. Also the aim of the Institute is to strengthen intercultural interaction with Germany, which includes not only the exchange of films, music, literature, but also public values.
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