Representatives from the AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD), the publisher of this site, met officials from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva to discuss bilateral collaboration on artificial intelligence policy and digital development, AIFOD reported on 30 May 2026.
The discussion took place at the Armenian mission in Geneva between Hambik Minasyan, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission, and Tianze Zhang, Co-Founder and Board Director of AIFOD. The dialogue examined Armenia's position within the global digital economy, shared policy priorities, and broader representation for Global South perspectives in worldwide AI governance frameworks.
Summit Invitation and Strategic Ties
During the meeting, AIFOD invited Armenia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to deliver a keynote speech at the AIFOD Geneva Summit 2026, scheduled for August 2026 at the Palais des Nations. The speaking engagement was conceived to enable Armenia to present its national artificial intelligence strategy, domestic digital sector, and perspectives on equitable technology governance to an international audience comprising diplomats, government ministers, scholars, and industry representatives.
AIFOD, a Geneva-based non-profit entity with more than 7,200 members across over 150 nations, also invited the Armenian government to enter an official partnership for the August 2026 event. Under this arrangement, the organisation planned to highlight Armenia's domestic technology sector, technical talent, and investment climate across its international network.
Future Capacity Building
Beyond summit planning, the two parties discussed establishing a jointly organised training initiative slated for 2027. This proposed scheme intended to draw upon AIFOD's international specialists alongside Armenian partner institutions to provide instruction covering artificial intelligence oversight, capacity building, and digital public management for participants from Armenia and its neighbouring region.
The discussions reflected AIFOD's stated objective of expanding technical and governance capabilities among developing nations, complementing its existing institutional programmes that include corporate donations, an independent review board, and an AI certification framework.
