TIGRAN SARGSYAN: "ARMTECH" IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW ARMENIA’S IT PROGRAMS

armradio.am
09.11.2009 16:03

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan wrapped up his working visit
to the US. Within the framework of "ArmTech 2009" congress the Prime
Minister met representatives of the Renaissance and Mentor Graphics
companies to discuss the programs carried out in Armenia.

During the gala reception at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose Tigran
Sargsyan addressed the participants and guests of the event. He
pointed out that during the stay in Silicon Valley it became clear
that changes should be made in the government’s IT programs. According
to him, "ArmTech" is an opportunity to review and upgrade IT programs
in Armenia.

The Prime Minister also touched upon the issue sof teh Armenian
Genocide, the Armenia-Diaspora cooperation, teh Armenan-Turkish
relations.

On the last day of the visit Tigran Sargsyan visited the Plug and
Play high-tech incubator, got acquainted with its programs and
opportunities. During the negotiations with the leadership of the
Incubator an agreement was reached over cooperation of the Armenia’s
Enterprise Incubator Foundation and the Plug and Play, as well as
over the development and implementation of joint programs.