Zhanna Andreasyan receives delegation led by  Georgian Minister of  Culture 

ArmInfo.  Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation led by  Minister of Culture of Georgia Tinatin  Rukhadze, who is in Armenia on an official visit.

As reported by the MESCS, the meeting was also attended by Deputy  Ministers of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Artur  Martirosyan, Alfred Kocharyan, Daniel Danielyan, Deputy Minister of  Culture of Georgia Giorgi Mirtskhulav and Ambassador Extraordinary  and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia Giorgi  Sharvashidze.

The Minister welcomed the delegation and emphasized the friendly and  partner relationship between Armenia and Georgia, particularly noting  the significance of enhancing cooperation in  culture. Zhanna  Andreasyan expressed confidence that the Days of Georgian Culture,  scheduled to be held in Yerevan on June 5-7, will contribute to the  intensification of bilateral cultural dialogue and elevate the  partnership to a new level.

The head of the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture  stressed the importance to expanding sectoral cooperation,  highlighting the implementation of joint film projects, and the  exchange of experience in cinematography and new media. She noted  that such projects can contribute to the international promotion of  the culture of both nations and the dissemination of national  traditions in contemporary formats.

During the meeting, the activities and development of the Petros  Adamyan State Armenian Drama Theater in Tbilisi were also discussed.  The Minister thanked the Georgian side for supporting the theater's  activities, noting that the Ministry also continues to support the  theater in organizing performances and implementing other  initiatives. In this context, the issue of organizing a joint event  in 2025 was discussed.  The Minister also proposed considering the  potential for cooperation between the theaters of Armenia and Tbilisi  through joint performances, mutual visits and exchange programs in  the performing arts. She emphasized that presenting classical and  modern plays together could greatly contribute to a new understanding  and dissemination of the values of national literature among audience  from both nations. It was noted that a stable partnership has been  established between the Hakob Paronyan State Musical Comedy Theater  and the Rustaveli Theater headed by famous Georgian director Robert  Sturua. Joint productions and tours are regularly organized. The  cooperation of the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Opera and  Ballet Theater and the Georgian Opera Theater was also noted,  including joint initiatives with the participation of director Nino  Ananiashvili.

During the meeting, restoration work at the Vahan Teryan House-Museum  in the village of Gandza, Javakhk was also discussed. The parties  talked about issues related to  organizing the opening ceremony of  the museum as part of the celebration of the 140th anniversary of the  poet. The Minister also mentioned cooperation in education,  particularly, emphasizing the activities of the Center for Georgian  Studies established at Yerevan State University in 2024. The center  is an important step in the study and promotion of the Georgian  language in Armenia.  Zhanna Andreasyan emphasized the importance of  organizing of youth conferences between Armenia and Georgia,  highlighting the significance of developing contacts and dialogue  among the youth of both countries, strengthening friendly ties and  implementing new joint initiatives. Minister Andreasyan said that an  annual three-day youth conference between Armenia and Georgia is  scheduled to take place in July 2025 in Aparan, the youth capital of  Armenia. According to the Minister, the event will serve as a  platform for developing cooperation between young artists, developing  dialogue and initiating joint projects.

Georgian Minister of Culture Tinatin Rukhadze expressed gratitude for  the warm welcome and proper organization of the Days of Georgian  Culture. She also expressing her willingness to enhance cooperation  in the field of culture. Tinatin Rukhadze stressed the need for  regular exchanges of cultural delegations between creative groups,  artists, musicians, filmmakers and architects. The importance of  direct cooperation between Armenian and Georgian museums was  emphasized as well. Other issues of mutual interest were also  discussed during the meeting.