Armenian, Russian scientists discuss cooperation proposals 

ArmInfo.Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan received on Friday President of the RF Academy of Sciences, Academician Alexander Sergeyev. 

Armenia's premier highlighted the expansion of Armenian-Russian  scientific cooperation. He is hopeful that during their visit to  Armenia Russian scientists will discuss with their Armenian  counterparts possible implementation of joint projects, with  effective cooperation between academic circles. Science and education  are among the Armenian government's priorities: the country's 2022  science budget is expected to increase by 85%, which is significance  evidence of the government's stance.  Academician Sergeyev  highlighted the Russian side's interest in cooperating with Armenian  scientists and researchers and mentioned specific proposals on the  agenda. Academician Sergeyev pointed out high-level cooperation  between Armenian and Russian scientists in the Soviet era, and  Armenian scientists' great contribution. The Russian academician  highlighted the implementation of joint projects involving new  technologies, exchange of experience and training and retraining of  young scientists.

Armenia's premier welcomed the initiatives to expand the  Armenian-Russian scientific ties, and stressed the Armenian  government's willingness to support their realization. Science could  be one of the priorities of Armenian-Russian strategic cooperation,  the premier said.