ArmInfo. Armenia is ready to actively participate in international initiatives, cooperate with partners and jointly overcome modern challenges in the field of information security.
This was stated by the Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan during a panel discussion at the International Defense Forum (IDC), which was held within the framework of the International Arms Exhibition IDEX 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Hayrapetyan presented Armenia's policy on combating disinformation and the use of deepfakes, emphasizing the importance of communication between the state, the private sector and society, and also spoke about his ideas about international cooperation in the field of cybersecurity, media literacy, fact- checking and information security.
The minister emphasized that disinformation is not a new problem, but with the development of modern technologies and new opportunities for disseminating information, new challenges arise that are very relevant not only for Armenia, but for the whole world. In the panel discussion, the minister also spoke about artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, blockchain technologies, fact-checking methods and the importance of international cooperation.
During the panel discussion, participants also discussed issues related to the mechanisms by which state and non-state actors can distort stories and spread disinformation, influencing public opinion and political decisions.
According to the press service of the department, the forum was held on the theme of .
The largest international exhibition of defense technologies IDEX is held from February 17 to 21 in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This year, the number of participants reached a record 1,565 companies from 65 countries. For the first time, 731 new companies and 7 new countries are participating.
The exhibition will present more than 3,300 advanced defense technologies, including innovations in maritime security, cybersecurity, and defense. Strategic agreements and new partnerships are expected, strengthening the role of the UAE as a hub for the global defense sector
