ARM TECH – 2009, THE ARMENIAN HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY CONGRESS STARTED IN SAN JOSE (USA)AS ATTENDED BY A PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN-HEADED DELEGATION FROM ARMENIA
Satu rday, 7 November 2009
The Prime Minister addressed the congress during the opening
ceremony: "High technologies continue to be an important part of
economic competition. In our capacity of a leader in the field of
information technologies, we wish to push ahead with the development
of bio-technologies, fundamental research, nuclear physics, green
energy and information services. Innovation, aspiration and active
efforts are pre-requisites to success." The Prime Minister referred to
last forum’s outcome, spoke about the efforts made so far to address
the tasks set previously, touched upon his government’s anti-crisis
action highlighting the infrastructure-focused projects, inclusive
of the North-South transport corridor, the new NPP, internet and
computer accessibility, pension reform and the activities of the
National Competitiveness Council. The head of government also spoke
about the establishment of Luys Foundation and All-Armenian Bank: "The
All-Armenian Bank has already been established in line with Armenia’s
legislation. A specialized company has been invited to assist us with
the design of a business plan." To begin with, the Bank will act as an
investment fund raising funds for national competitiveness-oriented
projects: "Though we cherish a more ambitious vision, namely to make
of it an institution serving pan-Armenian goals as the financial
dimension of the Armenian world," the Prime Minister noted.
Then Tigran Sargsyan headed to San Francisco to attend an event hosted
by the World Trade Council.
Next, the head of government traveled to Santa Clara where he met
with vice-president of Intel John Davies. Mr. Davies briefed Tigran
Sargsyan on his company’s four main development areas: accessibility,
development of communication facilities, education and training,
content of information services. Tigran Sargsyan said his government’s
programs are in harmony with Intel’s visions and went on to stress
the importance of joint educational endeavors covering the training
of computer literacy specialists and the furnishing of schools with
computers and internet accessibility. The parties evoked the activities
of the national council on information technology development, as well
as the government-operated changes to domestic legislation aimed at
ensuring rapid and continued expansion of the sphere.
With reference to internet services, Tigran Sargsyan said that the
ongoing projects will ensure a breakthrough in this area. To provide
for continuity in the implementation of educational programs and the
agreements reached during the meeting, RA Minister of Economy Nerces
Yeritsyan was told to keep on negotiating with the Company on the
matters discussed.
The Armenian delegation discussed a broad range of issues with CEO
of Cisco John Chambers – internet accessibility, providing Gyunri
town with a status of town of technologies, development of Armenia’s
postal system etc. The new cooperation areas were said to be able to
open up new possibilities for effective interaction.
Later on, the Prime Minister took part in a gala evening to celebrate
Craig Barrett, holder of a presidential award for significant global
contribution to the development of information technologies. In
conclusion, Tigran Sargsyan received the representatives of the
Armenian communities of San Francisco and answered numerous questions
asked by them.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
