Brendan Hanrahan: Armenia, United States have significant potential  for bilateral cooperation in technological sphere

ArmInfo. Armenia and the United States have significant potential for bilateral cooperation in the technological sphere, as stated by Brendan Hanrahan, Senior  Official for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs of the US Department of State during a meeting with Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan.

The representative of the US State Department substantiated his  opinion by referring to the content of the Memorandum of  Understanding signed in early August in the United States, which  provides for bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and  semiconductors.

As reported by the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech  Industry,  the head of the Armenian department noted that the visit  of the US delegation will significantly contribute to the effective  implementation of the activities envisaged by the Memorandum.  According to the minister, this cooperation creates broad  opportunities for the development of Armenia's economy.

According to the source,  a wide range of issues were discussed  during the meeting, including the possibilities for developing  coordinated policies in the field of artificial intelligence,  implementing investments in Armenia's semiconductor ecosystem, and  developing capabilities for chip design, verification, and testing.  The sides also touched upon the expansion of U.S. multinational  companies' representation in Armenia, investment promotion,  streamlining of export procedures, implementation of R&D projects, as  well as the issuance of an export license for Firebird's  infrastructure intended for an AI data center and opportunities for  improving existing solutions.

Particular emphasis was placed on expanding cooperation in the fields  of cybersecurity and space, as well as exploring other potential  directions for the further development of Armenia-U.S. relations in  the technology sector.