ArmInfo. The information technology sector is one of the main areas of development of the Armenian economy. This was stated by the President of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of the Republc of Armenia Arsen Ghazaryan in his speech at the congress of the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies.
"Almost 10 years ago, when the sphere of high technologies and informatics in Armenia began to show some activity, we decided to create an industry structure that would unite capable businessmen specializing in this field, protect their interests, develop programs, and conduct a constructive dialogue with the state," Arsen Ghazaryan noted.
According to him, one of the first industry structures was the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies, which is trying to promote and develop the industry through joint efforts, bold and persistent steps.
According to the head of the Union of Armenians of Armenia, the information technology sector is one of the main areas that is designed to promote economic development, make Armenia presentable and competitive in the international arena. Arsen Ghazaryan noted that it is not easy for businessmen to quickly understand and apply the importance of implementing information technology in business. At the moment, one of the priority tasks of the Union is to promote the continuous implementation of new technologies in the domestic economy. In this regard, he emphasized the importance of a constructive dialogue with the state.
According to the President of the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies Armen Baldryan, the priority of the structure is the development of the Armenian economy, digitalization and technological transformation. From this point of view, he called the long-term close cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences valuable. Armen Baldryan emphasized that the principles adopted by the Union since its establishment are preserved today. The structure itself is not engaged in business, but is engaged in the development of the business of its members, aimed primarily at promoting the progress of information and communication technologies in Armenia. To this end, the Union actively cooperates with various structures, government agencies, and participates in the processes of developing legislative projects. "Today we must begin fruitful work for the coming years, which is very important for Armenia, since the time is approaching for conquering new technological areas necessary to make our country visible in this arena," the President of the Union noted.
Welcoming the participants of the congress and wishing them fruitful work, the Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan called trade unions the most important support of the government. He emphasized that the dialogue between the private sector and the state should be constructive and yield practical results. In this regard, he noted the effective cooperation, as a result of which a law on state support for the high-tech sector was developed. "With joint efforts, we have created legislation that is designed to support and develop the technological sector of our country in a new way," the minister noted.
The Union's Executive Director Eduard Musaelyan presented a report on its activities. Organizational issues were discussed and relevant decisions were made. The Congress re-elected Armen Baldryan as the President of the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies
