Ambassador Maria Pavlova participated in signing ceremony  at the Byurakan Art Academy of the “European Union National Institutes of Culture” (EUNIC) cluster in Armenia on October 2, 2018.  Ambassador Pavlova signed the cluster’s charter on behalf of the Bulgarian Embassy. The establishment of EUNIC cluster in Armenia will provide an ample opportunity for implementing joint projects between EU member states and Armenian institutions  promoting culture and cultural relations as a vehicle for economic growth and social and sustainable development. This is of particular importance  in countries like Armenia with their rich cultural heritage and potential for advancing cultural tourism and creative industries.