ArmInfo. Armenian President Armen Sargsyan met with Vice President and Regional Director of one of the leading international companies THALES Poul Remin. The press service of the RA President reports.According to the source, during the meeting, the head of state said that during a meeting with the leadership of the THALES company in France, possible areas of cooperation with Armenia were discussed.
"Armenia has a high level of education, in particular, we have the American University of Armenia, the Russian-Armenian University, the French University, and the European University. We are a unique market that includes such countries as Russia, Kazakhstan, with which there is close cooperation. In addition, we are a member of the EAEU, which represents a multi-thousand market, "the president said.In turn, Poul Remin noted that Thales is a leading technology company in Europe and in France. to which our attention is concentrated. Your suggestions are very good and inspire confidence. I am glad that you offered opportunities to cooperate with Armenia, as we have not previously explored these opportunities, "he said.
Note that THALES Group is an international industrial group that produces information systems for aerospace, military and maritime applications. The company was founded in 1892. The head office is located in the city of Neuilly-sur-Seine near Paris. It has offices in more than 50 countries, and employs approximately 68,000 people. Thales company ranks third in the world in the production of airborne radar stations and electronic warfare systems. It produces a significant part of the components of avionics for military aircraft. The company produces containers with laser illumination equipment for targets, sight- sight systems for airplanes, ships and tanks, reconnaissance day and night TV cameras (including in container versions), and optoelectronic countermeasure complexes. 100% of this product is produced by Pilkington Optronics, which is part of Thales.