President met with the delegation of Fraunhofer: We came to Armenia following President Armen Sarkissian’s urge

President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the delegation of the German Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (Fraunhofer IPK) headed by the member of the Executive Board of the Institute, Director for European Policy and Business Development Jens-Günter Neugebauer.

The agreement on visiting Armenia was reached last November when President Sarkissian in the framework of his official visit to Germany visited the Fraunhofer Institute and along with other issues discussed also the possibilities of expanding the cooperation. Noting that he was impressed with everything he had seen at the Fraunhofer, President Sarkissian said, “The Institute’s entire concept is very interesting and progressive. It can be successfully implemented in Armenia and give a start to a stimulating cooperation.”

Fraunhofer’s Director for European Policy and Business Development Jens-Günter Neugebauer said that they had come to Armenia following President Sarkissian’s urge. He noted that they see great potential for cooperation with Armenia in implementing programs in the areas such as preservation of the cultural heritage through digitalization, renewable energy, introduction of artificial intelligence in the sphere of production, and others. “I hope that all your meetings in Armenia will conclude with practical steps and projects which we can implement jointly,” President Sarkissian said and noted that when it comes to new technologies and artificial intelligence, Armenia and Germany could become good partners.

The Fraunhofer Institute specializes in the area of providing innovative technological solutions for the entire spectrum of production processes, has over 70 scientific and research centers and is active in a number of countries. It cooperates with the Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in the digitalization of ancient and medieval manuscripts and in the framework of virtual restoration program.