Armenia, U.S. considering prospects for Armenia`s integration into  system of international transport and infrastructure links - MFA

ArmInfo.  Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Senior Advisor to the Peace Council Arie Lightstone and President of the Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund  Konstantin Sokolov.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  during the meeting, issues of developing regional connectivity and  realizing existing competitive advantages in this area were discussed  in detail.  Specifically, the parties discussed the progress of the  Trump Route RIPP program (TRIPP), reaffirming their mutual interest  in its speedy practical implementation. They also exchanged views on  the prospects for Armenia's most effective integration into the  system of international transport and infrastructure links.

The interlocutors also emphasized the significance of the events and  results achieved since the Washington Peace Summit held on August 8,  2025. Noting the key importance of the established peace between  Armenia and Azerbaijan for fully realizing the region's development  potential, they also discussed possible further steps aimed at  strengthening peace.

The parties noted with satisfaction the active dynamics of recent  high-level mutual visits, the agreements reached, and the tangible  results in developing the comprehensive strategic partnership between  Armenia and the United States. It was emphasized that these  achievements were, in part, the result of the implementation of three  memoranda signed on August 8, 2025, in Washington. Among a number of  joint initiatives, special attention was paid to the rapidly  expanding cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, as  well as the commissioning of a data processing center ("AI factory")  being built as part of the first phase of the Firebird AI project.

Mirzoyan and Lightstone also discussed prospects for cooperation in  trade and economics, as well as collaboration aimed at strengthening  Armenia's economic and energy resilience. The two leaders also  exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.