YEREVAN. – Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Pilar Torres, Microsoft General Manager Central&Eastern Europe.

During the meeting, PM Abarahamyan noted that IT is one of the fastest growing sectors in Armenia.

“There is a great potential for IT development, and it is one of the key directions of the Armenian government,” Abrahamyan said.

The Prime Minister assured Armenia is interested in further deepening of cooperation with Microsoft.

Taking into account the successful cooperation experience, Abrahamyan offered to discuss opportunities for long-term cooperation and new projects targeted at IT development in Armenia. In particular, PM touched upon possibility of creating Microsoft Ventures accelerator and mobile solutions center on the bases of Microsoft innovation center.

Pilar Torre, in turn,  welcomed the government's initiative to develop IT sector and assured of company's readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation. The Microsoft representative stressed importance of cooperation on protection of intellectual property and struggle against cyber crimes.

The parties discussed issues related to signing of a memorandum between the government and Microsoft.