Thursday, January 23 2020 18:37

ArmInfo. Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, who is on a working visit to Israel, met with Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. This was reported by the press  service of the RA President.

Sarkissian noted that relations between the two countries have great  potential, for the disclosure of which it is necessary to make  progress in opening the Canadian Embassy in Armenia.  The  interlocutors emphasized the great contribution of the Armenian  community of Canada to its history, noting that it is a reliable  bridge connecting two friendly countries. 

The parties also noted that they can cooperate in the fields of  education, science, high technology. President Sarkissian, presenting  the ATOM (Advanced Tomorrow) presidential initiative aimed at the  development of technology and science in Armenia, noted that the goal  of this multi-component program is to attract international  information and high-tech companies to Armenia, where they can  implement programs for the development of artificial intelligence,  mathematical modeling etc.

 The President invited the Governor of Canada to visit Armenia and  take part in the 6th STARMU International Festival, designed to  attract young people to the scientific knowledge.