Armenia and the United States discussed the implementation of the TRIPP project and the launch of an AI factory
05.08.2026,
15:41
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy for Peacekeeping Missions Arie Lightstone discussed the implementation of the TRIPP project in Armenia and the launch of Firebird's AI factory (data processing center).
YEREVAN, August 5. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy for Peacekeeping Missions Arie Lightstone discussed the implementation of the TRIPP project in Armenia and the launch of Firebird's AI factory (data processing center).
According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, Konstantin Sokolov, President of the Trans-Caspian Enterprises Fund, also participated in the meeting.
The interlocutors reviewed the progress of the TRIPP program and emphasized their interest in its practical implementation on the ground as quickly as possible.
They also discussed promoting regional connectivity, leveraging existing competitive advantages in this area, and prospects for the most effective integration of Armenia into the international transportation and infrastructure system.
Particular attention was paid to developing cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and the launch of a data center—an "AI factory"—being built as part of the first phase of Firebird AI's megaproject.
Mirzoyan and Lightstone discussed opportunities and programs for trade and economic cooperation, as well as collaboration to strengthen Armenia's economic and energy resilience.
The parties noted the active dynamics of high-level mutual visits, the agreements reached, and the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States. They assessed that these results are due, in part, to the implementation of three memoranda signed in Washington on August 8, 2025.
The interlocutors highlighted the significant events and achievements recorded since the Washington Peace Summit on August 8, 2025. Noting the importance of the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan for realizing the region's development potential, they discussed possible steps to further strengthen it.
According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, Konstantin Sokolov, President of the Trans-Caspian Enterprises Fund, also participated in the meeting.
The interlocutors reviewed the progress of the TRIPP program and emphasized their interest in its practical implementation on the ground as quickly as possible.
They also discussed promoting regional connectivity, leveraging existing competitive advantages in this area, and prospects for the most effective integration of Armenia into the international transportation and infrastructure system.
Particular attention was paid to developing cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and the launch of a data center—an "AI factory"—being built as part of the first phase of Firebird AI's megaproject.
Mirzoyan and Lightstone discussed opportunities and programs for trade and economic cooperation, as well as collaboration to strengthen Armenia's economic and energy resilience.
The parties noted the active dynamics of high-level mutual visits, the agreements reached, and the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States. They assessed that these results are due, in part, to the implementation of three memoranda signed in Washington on August 8, 2025.
The interlocutors highlighted the significant events and achievements recorded since the Washington Peace Summit on August 8, 2025. Noting the importance of the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan for realizing the region's development potential, they discussed possible steps to further strengthen it.
