On 25 February, a cooperation agreement was signed between the NAS RA Institute of History and the Italian Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO).

In his address, Academician Ashot Melkonyan, Director of the Institute of History, underscored the necessity and significance of such collaboration. In response, Dr Roberto Dan, a distinguished researcher and representative of ISMEO, conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of Professor Adriano Rossi, President of ISMEO, to Academician Melkonyan and emphasised the value of cooperation with the Institute of History.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two institutions will engage in joint research projects, conferences, publications, knowledge exchange initiatives, and other key academic programmes.