A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the History Museum of Armenia and the British Museum during an official visit of an Armenian delegation to the United Kingdom from September 7–10.
The Armenian delegation was led by Alfred Kocharyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MoESCS), and included David Poghosyan, Director of the History Museum of Armenia; Syuzanna Khojamiryan, Director of the Yeghishe Charents Museum of Literature and Arts; and Marina Hakobyan, Director of the National Gallery of Armenia.
The MoU was signed in London by David Poghosyan on behalf of Armenia and Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the British Museum. The official ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister Kocharyan, Armenia’s Ambassador to the UK Varuzhan Nersesyan, members of the official Armenian delegation, senior representatives of the British Museum, and invited scholars.
In his remarks, Deputy Minister Kocharyan emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural and professional dialogue between the two institutions, stressing that the signed agreement opens new perspectives for cooperation. He noted that the 2024 joint exhibition “Mother Goddess: From Anahit to Mary” at the History Museum of Armenia was already a landmark of dynamic and growing cultural collaboration between Armenia and the UK, serving as a strong foundation for future projects.
Kocharyan expressed confidence that the memorandum will deepen intercultural cooperation, foster expanded partnerships, create new connections, and promote cultural exchange.
As part of the visit, Deputy Minister Kocharyan, together with Syuzanna Khojamiryan and Ambassador Varuzhan Nersesyan, also visited the British Library. The delegation toured its collections and facilities, and discussions resulted in an agreement to pursue new avenues of cooperation. The deputy minister also visited other leading cultural institutions in the UK.
