ArmInfo. During a meeting with the Iranian delegation, Armenian Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MESC) Zhanna Andreasyan signed a memorandum of understanding with Iranian Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Ahmad Donyamali.
According to the press service of the MESCS, the parties noted that the signing of the memorandum is an important step in strengthening the legal and institutional framework of bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, Andreasyan and Donyamali discussed deepening bilateral relations in sports and youth policy. The head of the MESCS noted that the agreements reached during her visit to Iran in 2025 are gradually being implemented. She emphasized that the high level of political dialogue between the countries creates a favorable foundation for expanding cooperation, and the signing of the memorandum will help systematize joint initiatives.
Donyamali, in turn, noted that the Iranian side attaches great importance to multifaceted cooperation with Armenia and shared Iran's experience and achievements in sports. During the meeting, the head of Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports and the Iranian Minister of Sport and Youth also emphasized the significant potential for cooperation in sports such as football, boxing, weightlifting, and wrestling. In this regard, the parties noted the importance of forming club teams, organizing joint training camps, retraining coaches, and holding reciprocal sporting events.
In this vein, Andreasyan also spoke about upcoming international tournaments in Armenia, including the European U21 Karate Championships and the World Weightlifting Championships. According to the source, special attention was given to the exchange of experience in the field of chess, including visits by specialists and joint educational initiatives, given the Iranian side's interest in Armenia's experience teaching chess in schools.
Furthermore, the parties emphasized the importance of cooperation in the youth sphere, in particular the need to establish dialogue between public organizations of the two countries, as well as interaction and exchange of experience between young scientists and researchers.
Azerbaijani Studies Expert: While Azerbaijan Prepares Its Generation for War, Aliyev’s Aide Calls on Armenia to Prepare Armenian Society for “Peace”
Turkologist: Azerbaijan will never, under any circumstances, stop pressuring the Armenian people
Political scientist: We need to move away from the question of "when" and replace it with more important questions
International Law Specialist: Azerbaijan intends to initiate legal proceedings against Armenia by sentencing Armenian prisoners
Dmitry Medvedev predicted a Ukrainian-like fate for Armenia amid the country`s shift in foreign policy
Russian Security Council: In Armenia, they want to force Russian asset owners to dispose of their assets
Zakharova: Russia ready to discuss with Armenia the prospects for expanding military cooperation as part of a review of bilateral ties
Tevanyan: Armenia, like Ukraine and Moldova, is being drawn into the EU’s global war
Yerevan City Hall is considering introducing a valet parking system in the city
Expert: The circus surrounding the “Albanization” of Armenian culture in the presence of foreign ambassadors in occupied Artsakh is genocide
Political scientist: If Russian-Armenian relations are destroyed, Turkey will take Russia`s place
Political scientist: The Armenian public is simply obliged to significantly change the entire content of public discourse and struggle
Cross tattoos are being removed from the skin of Christian prisoners in Azerbaijan by fire, according to a human rights activist.
Zakharova: Armenia`s likely introduction of visas with Russia will be a step against Yerevan itself
Putin: Armenia`s recognition of Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan in Prague has given Russia`s position on this issue an ambivalent character
Putin: Armenia`s adoption of the law on EU accession means an announcement of its withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union
Aram Vardevanyan: Public demands solutions, not apology scandals in Parliament
Arrested Armenian oligarch on economy and new jobs 
