RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan received the delegation led by Antonio Vidal, President of the Global Wine Tourism Organization (GWTO).

ESCS Deputy Minister Alfred Kocharyan also attended the meeting.

Welcoming the guests, ESCS Minister Zhanna Andreasyan noted that the RA Government places great importance on the winemaking sector: in addition to being a valuable national cultural heritage, it is also a developing area in the vocational and higher education systems, and is in great demand among students. In the context of advancing the sector, Zhanna Andreasyan particularly emphasized the significance of cooperation with the National Agrarian University of Armenia and the possibility of implementing joint educational programs.

The meeting addressed the restoration and strengthening works of the wine cellar of the “Zvartnots” Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum, which also highlights the state’s commitment towards winemaking as an ancient civilization and cultural legacy.

GWTO President Antonio Vidal presented the organization’s activities in wine tourism, highlighting their interest in establishing cooperation with Armenia.