The SRC Training Center Hosted Representatives of the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation

On 14 July, the RA SRC Training Center welcomed Alexey Ivanovich Popov, Representative of the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Armenia, and Maksim Igorevich Kharitonov, Chief Specialist-Expert of the Representative Office of the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Armenia.

The meeting aimed to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the RA SRC Training Center and the Russian Customs Academy, as well as to present educational opportunities, academic qualifications, and study prospects available to citizens of the Republic of Armenia.

During the meeting, both parties presented the key areas of their educational activities, ongoing programs, and initiatives aimed at developing professional competencies. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of continuous education and professional training for customs specialists.

The representatives of the Russian Federation provided a comprehensive overview of the educational system of the Russian Customs Academy, including scholarship opportunities available to Armenian citizens, admission procedures, study conditions, the advantages of studying at the Academy, and the professional development opportunities available to its graduates.

Special attention was given to the exchange of professional knowledge and best practices, the expansion of educational cooperation, and the application of effective toolkitsfor human capital development and the recruitment of young specialists in the field of customs service. Both parties highlighted the importance of such cooperation in fostering modern professional competencies and supporting the sustainable development of the customs sector.

At the conclusion of the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue discussions on potential areas of cooperation and to establish a framework for future joint initiatives.

The SRC Training Center highly values the development of cooperation with international partners, considering it an essential prerequisite for improving the quality of professional education, promoting the exchange of experience, and ensuring the continuous development of specialists' competencies.