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YEREVAN, APRIL 20, ARMENPRESS. A group of school students in Armenia were given the opportunity to speak with the crew of Shenzhou 15, the Chinese spaceflight that launched on 29 November 2022.

China’s Ambassador to Armenia Fan Yong said that this event – first of its kind organized in Armenia – is a very good chance for Armenian young people to get to know China’s achievements in space.

“Because Armenia and China are very good partners and friends, we try to share our experience of development with Armenia. I think this is a very good chance to spark interest for space among Armenian young people, which will then develop the country. The development of astronautics played a big role in China’s path of development,” the Ambassador said.

“I think the knowledge in this sector is highly important for Armenia because Armenia has also launched a satellite into space,” he added.

Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Artur Martirosyan said the event is a sign of the friendship between Armenia and the People’s Republic of China.

“Around 60 children are participating in this online dialogue. I am sure that this will be a very good opportunity for them to choose a future profession,” he said.

Students from 14 other countries from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation were also participating in the video conference with the crew of the Shenzhou 15 .

The students got to know the activities of the crew, their daily routine and work.