Peace with Azerbaijan, Strategic Partnership, and the "AI Factory": Mirzoyan Discusses Key Issues with US Congressman

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18.08.2026, 15:32

On Tuesday, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Abraham Hamadeh, a member of the US House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services, discussed the institutionalization of peace with Azerbaijan and the expansion of the strategic partnership with the United States.

Peace with Azerbaijan, Strategic Partnership, and the "AI Factory": Mirzoyan Discusses Key Issues with US Congressman

YEREVAN, August 18. /ARKA/. On Tuesday, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Abraham Hamadeh, a member of the US House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services, discussed the institutionalization of peace with Azerbaijan and the expansion of the strategic partnership with the United States.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, the two men emphasized the historic significance of the Washington Peace Summit on August 8, 2025, in establishing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and realizing the region's development potential.

The parties discussed efforts aimed at further institutionalizing peace and emphasized the importance of resolving humanitarian issues.

The unprecedented development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States was noted, reflected in tangible results of cooperation in various fields. In this context, along with a number of other mutually beneficial initiatives, the establishment of a data processing center ("AI factory") by Firebird AI in Armenia was particularly noted.

The parties also discussed prospects for expanding cooperation.Mirzoyan and Hamadeh also exchanged views on regional developments.-0-

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