Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the plenary session on the theme "Industry 360. Production without Borders" held in Yekaterinburg within the framework of the "Innoprom-2026" international industrial exhibition.
The event was also attended by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, and the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The prime ministers of the countries first toured the exhibition pavilions and got acquainted with the presented products. Next, the plenary session on the theme "Industry 360. Production without Borders" took place.
In his speech, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in particular, noted:
"Dear Mikhail Vladimirovich,
Dear Heads of Delegations,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all, I would like to thank the Head of the Government of the Russian Federation for the invitation to participate in the INNOPROM International Industrial Exhibition, as well as to note the high level of organization of the event.
INNOPROM exhibition has traditionally been a convenient platform for showcasing leading industrial solutions and business opportunities. Structural changes are taking place in the global architecture of industrial development, the role of science, technology, digitalization, artificial intelligence and data analytics is increasing.
I must note with satisfaction that Armenia's industry has been recording steady growth in recent years. In 2025, the growth in industrial output compared to 2024 amounted to 4.7%, and in the first 4 months of the current year - 13% compared to the same period last year. The processing industry has doubled over the past nine years.
The development of microelectronics, biopharmaceuticals and robotics stimulates the demand for fundamental and scientific developments, the modernization of the professional education system and the formation of a qualitatively new labor market.
One of the key directions of the industrial policy of the Republic of Armenia is the formation of knowledge-intensive industries that ensure technological development through process optimization, digitalization, the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies and data analysis.
Such an approach, increasing the investment attractiveness of the sector, will accelerate technology transfer and create conditions for the production of high-value-added products. Our strategy for innovative development is to ensure sustainable growth, taking into account integration with global technological trends, and to occupy a worthy place on the world map of information technologies and high-tech industries.
Large-scale investments of the recent period indicate that the perception of our country as a reliable partner with a long-term strategic vision in the high-tech sector is growing.
Industry is one of the driving forces, including in the Eurasian Economic Union. The launch of the mechanism for financial support for cooperative projects has become an important practical tool for implementing integration goals. This mechanism contributes to increasing the competitiveness of the industry of the member states, creating favorable conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Armenian industrial enterprises are already participating in a number of joint projects with our partners in the Eurasian Economic Union. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that in the era of rapid development of high technologies and artificial intelligence, the humanitarian aspect should continue to be the main guideline for us.
Technologies are designed not to replace a person, but to free him from everyday monotonous work, thereby opening up new horizons for intellectual and creative activity. Thank you for your attention''.
