ArmInfo. Armenia and Egypt discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in R&D, high technology, and the defense industry, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, citing the outcomes of a meeting between the head of the ministry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, and the Ambassador of Egypt to Armenia, Amal Afifi.
During the discussions, the parties addressed the agreements reached at the EDEX 2025 international exhibition and emphasized the importance of Egypt's active participation in the Research Innovation Science Engineering (RISE) exhibition, scheduled for June 3-4 in Armenia. In the context of deepening cooperation and exchanging experiences, the necessity to organize reciprocal visits was also noted. The interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to the consistent development of cooperation aimed at deepening the bilateral agenda and implementing new joint initiatives. They praised the friendly relations between the two countries, emphasizing the significant potential for translating this into practical, mutually beneficial projects.
According to the source, Hayrapetyan presented to his guest the multidisciplinary programs, measures, and initiatives implemented by the Armenian government aimed at developing the high-tech ecosystem. In this context, he touched upon the successful model of the Seaside Startup Summit, the activities of the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies, and the progress of Firebird AI's construction of an artificial intelligence data center in Hrazdan, emphasizing the prospects for cooperation in these areas.
Aram Jivanyan, Chairman of the Defense Industry Committee of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, also attended the meeting.
