A meeting between Kharazmi University’s international affairs officials and Armenia’s Economic Counsellor explored opportunities for Persian language education, specialized training programmes, scholarships, and academic exchanges. A cooperation agreement between Kharazmi University and Yerevan State University was also concluded.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic and cultural relations, Kharazmi University held a meeting with Hayk Nazaryan, Economic Counsellor of Armenia, on 2 Aban 1405 (24 October 2026).

The meeting was attended by Dr. Tahaei, Director of International Relations Office at Kharazmi University; Dr. Shams, Head of the University’s International Cooperation Group; and Dr. Bagheri, Director of the Centre for Teaching Persian to Speakers of Other Languages (AZFA). The Armenian delegation also included the Economic Counsellor and a translator and assistant from the Armenian Embassy.

During the meeting, Dr. Tahaei highlighted Kharazmi University’s educational and international capacities and expressed the University’s readiness to develop specialized courses, summer educational programmes, and professional development opportunities for Armenian students. He also identified Persian language instruction as a potential area of cooperation and highlighted scholarship opportunities for outstanding Armenian students as a further avenue for academic engagement.

A cooperation agreement between Kharazmi University and Yerevan State University was concluded during the meeting. The agreement represents a step towards strengthening institutional ties and expanding opportunities for educational and academic collaboration between the two universities.

For his part, Hayk Nazaryan welcomed the proposals put forward by Kharazmi University and underscored the importance of Persian language education in strengthening cultural ties and fostering closer academic relations between Iran and Armenia. Both sides also emphasized the importance of facilitating exchanges of faculty members, researchers, and students, as well as pursuing further cooperation in education and academic exchange.

The meeting marked a constructive step towards advancing scientific and cultural diplomacy between Iran and Armenia. By building on Kharazmi University’s educational capacities and strengthening engagement with Armenian higher education institutions, the discussions may help establish a foundation for sustained academic cooperation and deeper institutional partnerships.