Armenia is considering opening a technology attaché office in Silicon Valley. This was stated by Armenian Minister of Hi-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan at a press conference on 15 April. He expressed hope that the idea would be realized. According to his assessment, it will allow Armenia to use global technological resources, stimulate international cooperation, accelerate the development of viable and innovative technological centres, as well as position Armenia as a global player in the sphere of high technologies.