Union Cabinet Approves India-Armenia MoU

15 Sep 2023

Recently, the Union Cabinet gave its approval to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Armenia, focusing on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.

Key Points

Enhancing Digital Cooperation: The MoU, signed on June 12, 2023, fosters collaboration and the exchange of experiences and digital technologies-based solutions.
Transformational Initiatives: It is geared towards advancing digital transformation initiatives in both nations, including India's renowned India Stack project.
Boosting Employment Opportunities: This agreement is expected to lead to improved collaboration and open up employment opportunities, particularly in the IT sector.
Duration of the MoU: The MoU will become effective from the date of its signing and will remain in force for a period of 3 years.
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Focus: India and Armenia plan to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), fostering government-to-government (G2G) and business-to-business (B2B) collaboration.
India's Digital Leadership: India has demonstrated leadership in implementing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and providing uninterrupted public services, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
India Stack Solutions: India Stack Solutions, a set of DPIs developed and implemented at population scale, aim to provide meaningful connectivity and seamless access to public services.
These solutions are built on open technologies and encourage industry and community participation to foster innovation.