Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan participated in the opening of the interregional conference held within the framework of the “Advancing Economic Freedom and Resilience” program, initiated by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).

In his welcoming remarks, Gevorg Mantashyan highlighted the importance of the initiative and addressed the effective and functional public-private partnership model established in Armenia.

The Deputy Minister emphasized the need to integrate the professional expertise and capacities accumulated in the private sector into the public administration system, noting that successful examples can best contribute to the development of public policies and the achievement of the Government’s strategic objectives.

Gevorg Mantashyan reaffirmed Armenia’s flexibility and readiness to actively cooperate with international partners, share the opportunities it has created, and exchange best practices and knowledge.

The interregional conference titled “Advancing Economic Freedom and Resilience,” initiated by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), brought together under one roof representatives of partner organizations from 10 countries across the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Western Balkans, with the aim of promoting economic freedom, resilience, and private-sector development. In addition to establishing business connections, participants will exchange best practices and discuss opportunities for expanding membership, governance, fundraising, and implementing joint regional programs.