YEREVAN. – Armenian Premier Tigran Sargsyan received Takuya Hirano,  the General Manager for Central Eastern Europe Multi Country at Microsoft Company.

The interlocutors discussed the avenues for expanding the activities of the Microsoft Innovation Center in Armenia and founding a Microsoft Regional Research Center in the country. 

First, however, Hirano congratulated Sargsyan for being reappointed Armenian PM and wished him new accomplishments, the interim Government press service informs. He also expressed willingness to expand cooperation and contribute to the development of Information Technology in Armenia.

Armenia’s PM and the Microsoft Company official also underscored the need to raise the level of copyright protection in Armenia. 

It was informed that discussions are underway toward signing a memorandum, between Armenia’s Education and Science Ministry and Microsoft Company, for implementing new education technology development programs in the country.