Cyprus Minister of Education visits Armenia to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Cyprus Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Athena Michaelidou, conducted an official visit to Yerevan, Armenia, from November 4 to 6, 2026. The visit took place at the invitation of her Armenian counterpart, Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, with the primary objective of signing a Memorandum of Understanding focusing on education, sports, and youth affairs.

During her stay, Minister Michaelidou visited the Yerevan State University, where she met with the rector to discuss enhancing academic and student mobility, joint research projects, and integration into European programs. Furthermore, the delegation visited the 'Alternative' Youth Center and the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum to acknowledge historical and cultural ties between the two nations. These discussions aim to foster deeper collaboration in research, modern technologies, and active youth participation.

The visit concludes the scheduled diplomatic engagement between the two ministries, aimed at establishing a formal framework for future institutional exchanges. The signing of the memorandum represents a strategic step toward aligning educational and developmental policies between Cyprus and Armenia.