ArmInfo. Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of Armenia, met with Lucia Bonelli, a representative of the Italian state-owned development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), operating under Italian state control, to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries in the high-tech sector.
According to the Ministry's press service, the possibilities of using financial and investment mechanisms within the framework of state support were also discussed. During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of developing the startup ecosystem, strengthening cybersecurity, and improving digital infrastructure. They also touched on the potential of Armenian technology companies, opportunities for expanding business ties with international partners, and implementing joint projects.
The parties also discussed opportunities for cooperation in data center management, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure development through public-private partnerships. They also discussed prospects for technological modernization in various industrial sectors, increasing productivity and implementing innovative solutions, as well as possible partnerships with Italian companies and expanding business ties.
At the end of the meeting, Bonelli confirmed her commitment to developing long-term strategic cooperation with Armenia's technology sector. The parties agreed to continue discussions with the aim of developing and implementing projects of mutual interest.
