Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan received Iranian ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami, Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of Armenia.

During the meeting, the long-standing friendly relations between the two countries and the prospects for the development of their cooperation in high technology were discussed.

Davit Tadevosyan emphasized the great potential for expanding cooperation between Armenia and Iran in this sector, expressing hope that it will become more comprehensive and effective in the near future.

Ambassador Shirgholami presented Iran's tech potential, particularly highlighting the country's achievements in nanotechnology and emphasizing Iran's leading positions in this sector at the global level.

The Iranian diplomat expressed his readiness to assist, within the scope of its powers, the further development and deepening of Armenian-Iranian cooperation in high technology, contributing to the maintenance and continuity of its positive dynamics.

During the talk, the opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Iran in high technology, artificial intelligence, digital solutions, communications, telecommunications, and nanotechnology were also discussed, as well as the prospects for implementing joint programs and initiatives in these sectors.

The strengthening of ties between Armenian and Iranian technology companies, startups, and innovative organizations, the exchange of experience, and the development of joint initiatives were emphasized, too.

The parties touched also upon the importance of ratifying the memorandum of understanding between the respective organizations of the two countries on cooperation in the tech sector, emphasizing that it will contribute to strengthening the foundations of further cooperation and expanding the opportunities for implementing joint programs.

At the end of the meeting, Ambassador Khalil Shirgholami invited Minister Davit Tadevosyan to visit Iran to get familiarized with the country's achievements in the tech sector and discuss practical measures aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation.