Greece, Armenia discuss potential for enhancing inter-museum  cooperation

ArmInfo.  During a visit to Athens, a delegation led by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MESCS) of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, visited the Benaki Museum.

As reported by the press service of the MESCS, the Minister,  accompanied by George Manginis, scientific director of the museum,  toured the exhibition halls. Andreasyan familiarized herself with the  activities of the institution and an exclusive exhibition, showcasing  exhibits from ancient times, including samples of ceramics of  Armenian origin.

During the visit to the museum, the Minister and the director of the  Benaki Museum discussed prospects for cooperation with the History  Museum of Armenia, specifically, the possibility of organizing a  joint exhibition. The Armenian delegation later visited the  Laskaridis Foundation, with Director General Konstantinos Mazarakis.  They were introduced to ancient Greek manuscripts. The Director said  that the institution also houses rare Armenian manuscripts. During  the visit, the parties discussed the possibilities of enhancing  bilateral relations and strengthening inter-museum ties, including  potential  patnerships with the History Museum of Armenia and  Matenadaran.