Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Tumo Center co-founder Sam Simonian and US-based Inet Technologies co-founder Elie Akilian.

The Prime Minister welcomed the activities of the latters in our country and emphasized the importance of developing "Tumo" centers and establishing such centers in all regions. Nikol Pashinyan noted that one of the priorities of the Armenian Government is the development of the knowledge-based economy, and in that context, to emphasize the implementation of programs in the field of education.

Sam Simonian noted that their goal is the establishment of "Tumo" centers throughout the Republic and noted the fact of effective cooperation with the Armenian Government. It was emphasized that in the near future they are ready for cooperation in the direction of implementation of new programs, including in the fields of education and culture.

The interlocutors exchanged thoughts on the strengthening of Armenia-Diaspora relations, preservation of identity, further steps in the development of the Armenian economy and other issues.