Thursday, June 23 2022 13:07

ArmInfo.An Armenian-Indian cultural center will be constructed in Gyumri. Armenia's Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Alfred Kocharyan  and Indian Ambassador to Armenia Kishan Dan Dewal discussed the idea  at their meeting. 

The idea implies the construction of an exhibition hall-museum, where  the Armenian painter Sargis Khachaturyan will display replicas of the  frescoes of the Ajanta Caves in India. The replicas are now at the  National Gallery of Armenia. 

Last October, Indian FM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visited Armenia and  was shown Sargis Khachatryan's paintings. Impressed, he proposed  construction of an exhibition hall with the Indian government's  sponsorship. 

Mr Kocharyan thanked the Indian side and highlighted the importance  of strengthening cooperation with friendly nations. 

The area neighboring Charles Aznavour Square has received preliminary  approval as a construction site. 

The museum will be of great interest not only for tourists, but also  for local residents. The construction will be launched in six months. 

Ambassador Kishan Dan Dewal thanked Mr Kocharyan for supporting the  Armenian-Indian cultural dialogue.