YEREVAN, MARCH 5, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian on March 5 met with John Thornhill, innovation editor at the Financial Times, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.

John Thornhill writes a regular column on the impact of technology in the contemporary world.

At the meeting John Thornhill said he is deeply impressed with the ancient history and rich culture of Armenia after visiting historical-cultural sites of the country.

President Armen Sarkissian and John Thornhill talked about Armenia’s past and future, in particular, the new development directions and innovations. The President said all these are based on education, adding that Armenia attaches great importance to education, science and technologies by encouraging the youth to propose new ideas, study the new technologies and establish startups.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan