Uruguay willing to enhance cooperation with Armenia in technological  education 

ArmInfo.  Miguel Brechner, President of the  Seibal Center for Digital Education in Urugvay, reaffirmed his countries' willingness to enhance cooperation in technological education and innovation during a meeting with Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and  Sports (MESCS) of Armenia.

As reported to ArmInfo by the Ministry's press service, he presented  the organization's activities in this vein, noting that regional  artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories have been established and  other programs are being implemented thanks to the state educational  initiative Seibal. Brechner mentioned that these programs include the  development of AI tools for teachers, students, and an education  management system.  Andersyan, in turn, highlighted that advanced  training in artificial intelligence and AI literacy have become  components of the Armenian curriculum. She also noted that the  "Generation Artificial Intelligence" educational program has been  implemented in several high schools across the country for the third  year.

The Minister also emphasized the importance of strengthening the  friendly relations established between Armenia and Uruguay,  particularly in education and science. Specifically, she stressed the  importance of exchanging experiences in digital education. In this  regard, Andreasyan presented the delegation with innovative  technological education programs in the Armenian educational system,   successfully exported abroad.

In the context of integrating formal and informal education, the  Minister highlighted the activities of the Armath engineering  laboratory and the Fab Lab digital manufacturing laboratory, as well  as the TUMO and COAF centers. The  meeting also involved discussions  on the potential collaboration in higher education and research,  along with other matters of mutual interest.