infrastructure, digital service providers, and the state. As a result, a national cybersecurity center and computer emergency response teams will be established. 7.14 Concerning technological security, Armenia pursues the elimination of vulnerabilities stemming from technologies and technological components used in critical spheres and infrastructure, the reduction of risks due to technologies of foreign origin, and the development of a national technological base, including through cooperation with technology suppliers. 7.15 To increase resiliency in the information space, we will develop national information and cyber capabilities by effectively managing risks, developing qualified professional potential, localizing international standards, and increasing the level of digital literacy. 7.16 Given the diversity of players, the absence of international borders in the information space, and the involvement of both private and public actors in various capacities, it is crucial to increase the level of cooperation between the public, private, and international sectors. DEVELOPING A COMPETITIVE ECONOMY AND ENSURING FOOD SECURITY 7.17 To ensure Armenia’s economic security, we prioritize the continuous and technologybased development of the economy, resilience against internal and external economic threats and shocks, adaptability to the rapidly-changing environment of the global economy, national competitiveness in global markets, and mechanisms for organizing and coordinating the uninterrupted operation of the economy and the financial system. 7.18 Our economic policy shall continue to focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability, ensuring free competition driven by market forces, shrinking the shadow economy, continually improving the business environment, attracting foreign investment, promoting exports, diversifying economic sectors, and increasing their productivity and technological capacity. 7.19 The state shall continue to create favorable conditions for entrepreneurship. Every citizen of the Republic of Armenia can participation effectively in the development of the economy and creating their own prosperity. The state shall pay special attention to strengthening voluntary tax and customs compliance among society, as well as improving tax and customs administration. 7.20 The state shall take active steps towards ensuring physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and diversified food for all sectors of society. Our policy aims at increasing the resilience of the food security system. 7.21 Armenia shall make efforts to develop its agri-food system and increase the levels of self-sufficiency for most important foodstuffs by improving land productivity, supporting the development of the agricultural sector, and assisting local production. 30 | NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF RA

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