February 11, 2026 – 15:57 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – As part of the Armenia–U.S. Technology and Innovation Summit and the official visit of the U.S. Vice President, Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan met with representatives of Amazon Web Services (AWS). The discussion focused on expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and satellite communications, with emphasis on enhancing Armenia’s technological sovereignty and digital resilience. The minister shared details in a Facebook post.
“This meeting continued the strategic dialogue launched under the earlier Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry and AWS, as well as the August 8, 2025, MoU between the United States and Armenia on cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. These agreements aim to support the introduction of edge technologies as a driver of Armenia’s economic modernization and resilience,” Hayrapetyan wrote.
The minister noted that progress achieved under existing agreements was reviewed, and both parties reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration, particularly in AI, cloud solutions, and satellite communications.
Special attention was paid to strengthening technological sovereignty and implementing next-generation tech solutions in education, industry, and public services.
“We reviewed progress made under the MoUs and reaffirmed readiness to deepen cooperation in AI, cloud infrastructure, and satellite communication. Emphasis was placed on boosting Armenia’s tech sovereignty and deploying next-gen solutions across education, industry, and public services,” the post added.
One priority discussed was the continued development of the Artificial Intelligence Virtual Institute (AIVI), where AWS serves as a strategic partner by providing cloud solutions, technical guidance, and capacity-building tools. The institute is expected to act as a platform for applied research, workforce development, and innovation projects aligned with global standards and evolving market needs.
Expanding cooperation in space technologies and satellite connectivity was also a key topic. The parties plan to deepen the use of cloud platforms for secure data transfer, processing, and advanced computing. This is viewed as a foundation for smart infrastructure, remote services, high-tech production, and the country’s national digital resilience.
“We also focused on the potential to expand cooperation in services based on satellite communication and space technology—leveraging cloud platforms to enable secure connectivity, data processing, and edge computing. These efforts are essential to building smart infrastructure, high-tech industry, remote services, and national digital resilience,” the minister wrote.
