Washington roundtable: Vice Speaker points out Armenia’s AI success

The Embassy of Armenia in the United States hosted a roundtable discussion titled "Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture: Data Sovereignty, Food Security, and Climate Resilience," bringing together international experts and policymakers.

Armenian Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan opened the event by highlighting the importance of such forums as effective platforms for knowledge exchange and practical collaboration. He also referenced the memoranda signed between Armenia and the United States on August 8, emphasizing the new opportunities they create—particularly in advancing artificial intelligence and technological cooperation.

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, Hakob Arshakyan, who is on a visit to the U.S., also addressed the participants.

He welcomed the attendees and outlined recent progress in Armenia's tech sector. Arshakyan stressed that AI solutions are already being successfully applied in education, science, healthcare, and agriculture in Armenia—developments that open new horizons for international scientific and technological partnerships.

Keynote speakers included:

Dr. Conrad Rein, Secretary of the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security 
Dr. Nasser Alkahtani, Executive Director of Saudi Arabia’s AGFUND
Dr. Daman Walia, Advisor at the Office of U.S. Vice President JD Vance
 

The event was also attended by experts from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), members of the diplomatic corps, and leaders from local and international private sector organizations.

At the conclusion of the roundtable, participants reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration and the development of joint initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development, innovative solutions, and their practical implementation—including in Armenia.