ArmInfo.Armenia and the United States discussed the possibility of simplifying export and import mechanisms between the countries as a key condition for expanding technological accessibility. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, citing the results of a meeting between Deputy Ministers Gevorg Mantashyan and Ruben Simonyan and Daniel Gottfried, Senior Analyst for Legislative and Policy Affairs at the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
It was noted that this will also ensure the participation of Armenian technology companies in the development and application of advanced technologies and solutions.
According to the source, the parties discussed priority issues of bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors within the framework of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of Armenia and the United States. The focus was on Armenia's role in the semiconductor supply chain, as well as the importance of sustainable and long-term cooperation between the two countries in this field.
During a meeting at the White House in early August this year between Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of the United States of America Donald Trump, the leaders of the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on an innovative partnership in the field of artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Specifically, the document states that the parties intend to explore opportunities for the further development of the semiconductor ecosystem in Armenia; stimulate private sector investment, including through joint programs and public-private partnership initiatives; expand the bilateral exchange of best practices in the field of secure semiconductor supply chains and AI applications; intensify dialogue at the bilateral and international levels on export control and regulatory issues; promote scientific research cooperation, including the possibility of establishing an Armenian-American science foundation, to strengthen the resilience of supply chains, stimulate innovation, develop human resources, and transfer knowledge and technology. The parties also intend to hold regular consultations, including at the expert and high levels, to analyze the progress achieved and identify new opportunities for cooperation.
