Armenian authorities aim to strengthen the country's competitive position in AI — Minister
23.09.2026,
13:48
Armenia holds a strong position regarding a number of key components necessary for the development of artificial intelligence, stated Davit Tadevosyan, Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry.
YEREVAN, September 23. /ARKA/. Armenia holds a strong position regarding a number of key components necessary for the development of artificial intelligence, stated Davit Tadevosyan, Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry.
"Artificial intelligence is a set of tools that allows for the exponential expansion of the potential of every member of society and every organization," Tadevosyan said at a press conference on Wednesday.
According to the minister, developing the sector requires a comprehensive set of elements, including energy infrastructure, computing power, a skilled workforce, and a research and development community.
"Armenia holds quite strong positions in virtually all these areas. In each of them, the country possesses a certain appeal and a foundation for engaging in dialogue with potential investors and other ecosystem participants," Tadevosyan said.
Armenia's competitive advantages
Discussing Armenia's prospects amidst global competition for AI investments and projects, the minister noted that the government and the relevant ministry are working to maintain the country's competitive standing.
"We cannot be competitive in absolutely every area—partly due to limited resources—but we must maintain strong positions in specific sectors. Time will tell whether we succeed," he said.
According to Tadevosyan, the government, the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, and other participants in Armenia's technology ecosystem all have a stake in this.
Value added must remain in Armenia
The minister emphasized that developing a modern technology sector cannot be achieved by a single country acting alone and requires international integration.
"There are virtually no complex industries in the world created solely through the efforts of a single country, with very rare exceptions." "And Armenia is no exception here," he noted.
According to Tadevosyan, Armenia will participate in shaping the international artificial intelligence ecosystem while simultaneously developing its own capabilities and attracting the necessary talent.
"The government is also implementing programs to incentivize and attract specialists, but everything we do is aimed at ensuring that the value added is generated and remains in Armenia," the minister stated.
He noted that this entails the consistent expansion of the country's professional and scientific potential.
"Artificial intelligence is a set of tools that allows for the exponential expansion of the potential of every member of society and every organization," Tadevosyan said at a press conference on Wednesday.
According to the minister, developing the sector requires a comprehensive set of elements, including energy infrastructure, computing power, a skilled workforce, and a research and development community.
"Armenia holds quite strong positions in virtually all these areas. In each of them, the country possesses a certain appeal and a foundation for engaging in dialogue with potential investors and other ecosystem participants," Tadevosyan said.
Armenia's competitive advantages
Discussing Armenia's prospects amidst global competition for AI investments and projects, the minister noted that the government and the relevant ministry are working to maintain the country's competitive standing.
"We cannot be competitive in absolutely every area—partly due to limited resources—but we must maintain strong positions in specific sectors. Time will tell whether we succeed," he said.
According to Tadevosyan, the government, the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, and other participants in Armenia's technology ecosystem all have a stake in this.
Value added must remain in Armenia
The minister emphasized that developing a modern technology sector cannot be achieved by a single country acting alone and requires international integration.
"There are virtually no complex industries in the world created solely through the efforts of a single country, with very rare exceptions." "And Armenia is no exception here," he noted.
According to Tadevosyan, Armenia will participate in shaping the international artificial intelligence ecosystem while simultaneously developing its own capabilities and attracting the necessary talent.
"The government is also implementing programs to incentivize and attract specialists, but everything we do is aimed at ensuring that the value added is generated and remains in Armenia," the minister stated.
He noted that this entails the consistent expansion of the country's professional and scientific potential.