The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, met with the Minister of Sports of Georgia, Shalva Gogoladze, in Tbilisi.

 

The parties discussed the continuity of cooperation in the field of sports between Armenia and Georgia and the possibilities for expanding collaboration, particularly in organizing joint sports training camps, as well as regional and international major sports events.

 

Shalva Gogoladze noted that he received an invitation from Armenia to participate in the 10th International Sports and Cultural Games of the Francophonie to be held in 2027 and expressed his willingness to discuss issues related to Georgia's participation.

 

Zhanna Andreasyan emphasized that Armenia values Georgia's participation in the Francophonie Games, stating that such events are an important platform for the development of sports cooperation as well as for strengthening ties between the youth of the two countries and expanding friendly relations.

 

The parties also emphasized the importance of jointly hosting the Under-20 World Cup in 2029, highlighting that it is not only a major sporting event for Armenia and Georgia but also an important opportunity for promoting cooperation, exchanging experiences, and strengthening regional partnerships.

 

At the end of the meeting, the ministers held a joint press conference.