President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan received the delegation led by Wang Kun, Director-General of the Earthquake Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
Welcoming the guests, the President expressed gratitude for the effective Armenian-Chinese cooperation and investments in the field of seismic research over the past five years.
Dr. Kun thanked the President for the opportunity to meet and for the warm reception, noting that this was his first visit to Armenia and that he was deeply impressed by the country, as well as by the work of Armenian colleagues and the National Academy of Sciences.
During the meeting, issues related to expanding Armenian-Chinese cooperation in seismic safety and related fields were discussed.
The importance of scientific and technological advancements in earthquake prediction, as well as general geological research, was emphasized—not only in terms of seismology but also in their practical significance for the economy, mining industry, and infrastructure development.
The conversation highlighted the importance of data sharing, implementation of joint scientific programs, and specialist training, which would contribute to more effectively addressing the challenges posed by earthquakes.
