15 Armenian Persian Language Teachers to Participate in Saadi Foundation’s Professional Development Course

According to the Public Relations Department of the Saadi Foundation, the meeting to review the progress of Persian language education in Armenian schools was held at the Blue Mosque of Yerevan, with the participation of Khalil Shirgholami, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia; Goharman Soleimani, Secretary of the Saadi Foundation; Mohammad Asadi-Movahed, Iran’s Cultural Attaché and Saadi Foundation representative in Armenia; and a number of Persian language teachers from Armenian schools.

During the meeting, Goharman Soleimani, Secretary of the Saadi Foundation, referred to the historical and cultural ties between the two countries and highlighted the important role of Persian language teachers in strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Iran and Armenia.

Referring to the Saadi Foundation’s plans to expand Persian language education in Armenia, he announced that two textbooks specifically designed for Persian learners in the country are being prepared. He added: “In cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Cultural Consulate, plans are underway to organize a two-week professional development course in Iran for 15 Persian language teachers from Armenian schools.”

The Secretary of the Saadi Foundation also announced that the educational textbooks required by Armenian schools are ready to be sent to the country. He emphasized the importance of using digital resources and modern educational tools in the process of teaching Persian.

Khalil Shirgholami, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the teachers, describing Persian language education as an opportunity for Armenia’s younger generation to become more familiar with Iran’s culture, history, and civilization. He reaffirmed the Embassy’s and Cultural Consulate’s support for expanding Persian language education in the country.

He also announced plans to translate a work on Armenian mythology and ancient narratives into Persian, expressing hope that educational and cultural cooperation with Armenian schools would expand in the new academic year.

During the meeting, Mohammad Asadi-Movahed, Iran’s Cultural Attaché and Saadi Foundation representative in Armenia, presented a report on educational activities and the current state of Persian language instruction in Armenian schools. Subsequently, the attending teachers introduced their respective schools and the number of Persian learners, and shared their teaching experiences and discussed educational challenges.

At the end of the meeting, Persian language teachers from Armenian schools were honored in recognition of their efforts. Appreciation was also expressed to Ms. Hakobyan, a veteran Persian language educator and long-standing contributor to the cultural activities of Yerevan’s Blue Mosque, and Mr. Vazgen, in recognition of approximately 25 years of service at this cultural center.