SCC delegation tackles cooperation with the Armenian parliament

November 09, 2025 / 11:00 AM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) delegation concluded its official visit to the Republic of Armenia. The delegation was headed by His Excellency Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Council, and included Council members Sheikha Ali Al Naqbi, Dr Hind Saleh Al Hajri, Jassim Mohammed Al Hanawi Al Naqbi, and Hamid Obaid Al Hamoudi. They were accompanied by Suleiman Daoud and Dr Islam Al Shiwi from the Council's General Secretariat, as well as a number of graduate students enrolled in doctoral programmes at the American University of Sharjah.

Exchanging knowledge and expertise

SCC delegation visited the Parliament of the Republic of Armenia in Yerevan, where they were received by Deputy Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Hakob Arshakyan. Arshakyan welcomed the delegation and emphasised the deep historical ties between Armenia and the UAE, as well as the importance of exchanging knowledge and expertise between the two countries. During the meeting, they discussed avenues for joint cooperation in parliamentary affairs, particularly in the fields of education, artificial intelligence, and environmental sustainability, with the aim of strengthening the future development goals of both sides.

Parliament visit

The meeting concluded with a tour of the parliament building, during which the delegation learned about its history and facilities. The Deputy Speaker of the Armenian Parliament briefed SCC delegation on the parliament's workings, providing a detailed explanation of session preparation, debate procedures, and parliamentary work management. The delegation also toured the main hall of the parliament to observe its facilities and operations, expressing their admiration for the building's historical significance, beauty, and institutional value. The Armenian Parliament, officially known as the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, is the country's sole legislative body and one of the most important institutions of democratic governance.

His Excellency Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council, was also briefed on the council's operations, its committees, legislative and oversight functions, and sessions. Discussions also focused on potential areas of cooperation between the parliament and the Sharjah Consultative Council.

Matenadaran visit

The delegation visited the Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, officially known as the Matenadaran, one of Armenia's most prominent cultural and scientific institutions. Founded in 1959 and named after Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet, the institute houses one of the world's richest collections of manuscripts and documents. Its library contains over 23,000 works covering history, philosophy, medicine, mathematics, literature, and the arts. Many of these manuscripts are distinguished by their unique miniature decorations, which embody Armenia's long-standing scientific and artistic traditions. The delegation viewed the manuscripts and observed the specialized restoration processes and the institute's globally valuable collection of documents and manuscripts.

The delegation expressed its appreciation for the efforts made to preserve cultural and scientific heritage, emphasising the importance of continuing to strengthen academic and cultural cooperation between Armenia and the Emirate of Sharjah in a way that serves shared values and enhances bilateral relations in the parliamentary, cultural, and educational fields.