YEREVAN. – As a US government employee, US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern received instructions to reduce his functions because of the recent US government shutdown.    

Ambassador Heffern noted the abovementioned during ArmTech Congress ‘13, which kicked off Friday in capital city Yerevan. 

The American diplomat added, however, that his government is determined to contribute to Armenia’s IT sector, and it is interesting to see the US companies that are operating in Armenia. 

On his part,  Synopsys Armenia Company CEO Rich Goldman noted that the ambassador’s address, despite the US government shutdown, shows that he takes the development of Armenia’s IT sector very seriously.