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The delegation led by Iranian Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali visited the Yerevan State Sports College of Olympic Reserve as part of his official visit to Armenia.

Accompanied by Armenian Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, Donyamali learned about the institution’s activities, the training and living conditions of athletes, as well as infrastructure improvements implemented in recent years.

The Armenian ministry said in a press release that the delegation toured the college’s weightlifting gym, learning about the conditions for organizing the training process and the available equipment. The progress of reconstruction work in the wrestling and boxing gyms was also presented.

Andreasyan and Donyamali also visited the college dormitory, where 170 students from Armenia’s provinces reside and are provided with accommodation and three meals a day at the state’s expense.

The college currently has more than 700 students receiving coaching education in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, weightlifting, judo, boxing, athletics, football and other sports. Vardan Tovmasyan, the college’s deputy director for sports, presented the students’ sporting achievements in recent years, noting that the college has more than 30 medalists at world and European championships every year.

Particular attention was paid to the long-standing traditions of cooperation between Armenia and Iran in wrestling. It was noted that the college recently hosted Iranian athletes for joint training camps. Armenian wrestlers also actively participate in international tournaments organized in Iran.

Minister Andreasyan and her Iranian counterpart Ahmad Donyamali emphasized the importance of deepening sports cooperation between the two countries, organizing joint training camps, and expanding opportunities for young athletes to exchange experience.

The delegation members also visited the college museum, where they learned about the institution’s history, sporting traditions and achievements.

The delegation led by Ahmad Donyamali also visited the Sports Management Center, where, accompanied by the center’s director, Khoren Zargaryan, they learned about its main areas of activity, ongoing programs and infrastructure.

The delegation led by Iranian Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali subsequently visited the Yerevan Children and Youth Tennis and Badminton Sports School. Visits to Yerevan State University and the National Gallery of Armenia are also planned.

The Fashion Scout Armenia 2026 young designers’ awards ceremony has been held with the support of Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports as part of Yerevan Fashion Week 2026.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Minister Zhanna Andreasyan met with a delegation led by Massimiliano Giornetti, Director of Polimoda, a fashion school in Italy. 

Minister Andreasyan congratulated those present on the official opening of the program, which took place on October 8 at the Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve with the opening of a special exhibition titled “The Ancient Gods: From Erebuni to Contemporary Yerevan.”

“We attach great importance to this cooperation, particularly in terms of developing the creative industries,” the minister said, also highlighting the opportunity to implement an educational component.

Speaking about the Fashion Scout Armenia competition held with the ministry’s support, Andreasyan noted that it creates new opportunities for young Armenian designers on international platforms, encouraging creativity and innovation. A total of 75 applications were submitted to the competition, eight entries were showcased, and three winners were selected.

Massimiliano Giornetti thanked the minister for the meeting, emphasizing that fashion is not just about design; it is also culture, heritage and identity.

The meeting participants discussed the format for implementing an educational program in cooperation between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports and Polimoda, as well as the possibility of introducing it at several Armenian universities. Particular emphasis was placed on incorporating cultural heritage into the educational program. In this context, they discussed prospects for jewelry production involving young Armenian creatives, strengthening ties with the labor market, and promoting entrepreneurship. The parties identified the need for a roadmap and discussed a possible format for cooperation, particularly in the form of a memorandum.

Yerevan Fashion Week 2026 is being held under the theme “Pink City Yerevan.”

Almarex Aviation Ventures plans to launch regular air cargo flights to the United Arab Emirates in early November to ensure the safe and affordable transport of Armenian agricultural products.

Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced the plans on his Facebook page.

“I received Almarex Aviation Ventures co-founder Makar Petrosyan and Director Paruyr Vardanyan. Deputy Minister Arman Khojoyan also attended the meeting.

“Export diversification is one of the priorities of our country’s economic agenda, and the United Arab Emirates is an important market for Armenia in this context. This initiative aligns with the government’s priorities and will create new opportunities to increase exports of Armenian products,” the minister wrote.

According to the company’s director, air freight for exports from Armenia will cost US$2.20 per kilogram, although changes in certain factors could allow the price to fall. The flights will use a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, capable of carrying around 20 tonnes of cargo per flight.

“Emphasising the importance of rapid delivery when exporting fresh agricultural produce, I welcomed the business community’s willingness to cooperate with the government in this area and expressed hope that it would help increase the volume of Armenian products reaching international markets.

“If the initiative is implemented successfully, opportunities to organise similar flights to other destinations will also be considered,” the minister added.

Andrew Johnson, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Armenia, visited Martuni municipality in Gegharkunik region as part of the “Promoting Citizen Engagement in Conflict-Affected Regions” programme, initiated by Democracy Today NGO with support from the US National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

According to the Martuni municipal administration, Johnson met the head of the municipality, Hovhannes Hoveyan, during the visit.

The US Embassy’s deputy chief of mission also met around 70 Martuni residents, giving them an opportunity to ask questions and express their views on regional developments, including the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” initiative.

During the discussion, Johnson reaffirmed the importance of Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty in the context of the ongoing peace process in the region.

The visit gave residents an opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with an international partner, highlighting the importance of informed public discussion, civic participation and community engagement on issues affecting Armenia’s peace, security and development.