On November 9, Davit Karapetyan, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia, hosted a delegation led by Jelena Mrdak, Acting Director of the Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA).

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for advancing cooperation between the Ministry and ReSPA, with a particular focus on capacity building, the exchange of professional expertise and knowledge, as well as the implementation of joint programs and training courses.

Special attention was given to the prospects of establishing a partnership between the Diplomatic Academy of Armenia and ReSPA. This included exploring opportunities to organize training courses and joint educational programs focused on European integration and international trade processes.

The discussions also covered potential avenues for collaboration in data-driven policymaking, strategic foresight, and the enhancement of analytical capabilities.

The interlocutors also emphasized the importance of the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia in ReSPA programmes aimed at enhancing the professional capacities of public servants.