ArmInfo. As part of its strategy for the next five years, Armenia is planning to position itself as a key research and development (R&D) and technology hub. Ruben Simonyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, made this statement during a panel discussion on "Digital Infrastructure and the Real Economy" held as part of the Doing Digital 2026 forum.
According to him, the goal for the coming years is to create an interconnected digital environment in which innovation will serve the well-being of citizens.
During the discussion, the Deputy Minister touched on the government's priorities and the main challenges facing the implementation of the digital agenda. Specifically, he noted that the digital transformation process is not limited to government services alone, but also encompasses data systems, technological infrastructure, and the interconnectivity of various platforms.
Simonyan highlighted cybersecurity as a key challenge and risk in the industry, which, amid the integration of cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, is becoming a matter of vital importance. He also emphasized the importance of intellectual property protection as the foundation of technological progress, as well as public awareness, since the success of any digital solution depends on society's readiness to embrace technological tools.
