The core of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' digitization agenda is the provision of clear and convenient services to citizens, said the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs.
The core of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' digitization agenda is the provision of clear and convenient services to citizens, said the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs.
04-08-2026 18:00 Armenia Press release
The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Armen Ghazaryan, participated in the "Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026" event, which brought together founders of startups from various countries, industry experts, technology companies, as well as representatives from the public sector.
Armen Ghazaryan presented the digitalization agenda of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the technology community, the reforms being implemented, and the opportunities for collaboration with the technology sector.
The Deputy Minister addressed the introduction of a new biometric system for identity documents, noting that it is a crucial component of the digital transformation of public services. The new system will enhance the reliability of personal identification, ensure modern data protection standards, and make the services provided to citizens safer, faster, and more accessible.
Armen Ghazaryan also discussed the active dialogue on visa liberalization between Armenia and the European Union, emphasizing that the existence of a comprehensive and internationally compliant biometric document system is one of the key prerequisites for the visa liberalization process.
Armen Ghazaryan also presented the work being done towards the transformation of the State Population Register. He noted that the register will become a single repository of reliable digital data about the population and will ensure interoperability with other state digital systems.
According to the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, the goal of the Ministry's digitalization agenda is not only to move existing services to a digital environment but also to rethink the entire process of service delivery, making it simpler and more convenient for citizens.
The "Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026" was held under the auspices of the Government of Armenia and gathered around 2000 participants from more than 50 countries. Within the framework of the summit, an event titled "Government Day" was also organized, aimed at presenting the sectoral issues of public institutions and the proposed digital solutions for them.
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