Khachaturov: IT sphere development is one of priorities of Armenia
Secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council Yuri Khachaturov visited today welcomed the participants of the participants of the Information Security Forum of the CSTO member states. Khachaturov stressed the importance of holding such forums, which have turned into a good tradition.
“I am happy we have gathered today to not only continue that tradition,” Khachaturov said, reminding the event was initiated by President Sargsyan within the frames of Armenia’s presidency over the CSTO.
“With this regard, I would like to underline that the Republic of Armenia prioritizes the IT sphere development. That is one of the rapidly developing branches of our economy that shows sustainable growth annually,” Khachaturov said.
Khachaturov next reminded of the RA Presidential Award established on July 9, 2009 for a breakthrough discovery or significant contribution to the area of technical sciences and information technologies. Last year Yevgeny Kaspersky received the award.
“That is an indication of how much we value and prioritize the cyber security,” the Secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council noted.