The enrichment of Armenian-language content on the internet, the promotion of .հայ domain and the broader digital advancement of the Armenian language were the focus of a recent meeting between Kristina Hakobyan, Board Vice Chair of the Internet Society NGO, and Siranush Dvoyan, Chair of the Language Committee of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia. The meeting was organized ahead of Universal Acceptance Day and the conference scheduled to be held in Yerevan at the end of March to mark the occasion.
During the discussion Kristina Hakobyan outlined the activities of the Internet Society NGO, highlighting the strategic importance of ensuring the comprehensive representation of the Armenian language in the digital space. She noted that Armenia’s participation in the global Universal Acceptance movement marked a significant milestone in this effort. The initiative seeks to guarantee that all languages and domain names are fully recognized and supported across the internet.
Hakobyan emphasized that Armenian, as one of the world’s oldest languages with its own distinct alphabet, deserves a strong presence in the global digital environment. Expanding opportunities for online communication in Armenian not only helps preserve national identity, but also addresses practical needs by improving internet accessibility for wider segments of society.
The meeting also included a review of ongoing annual programs aimed at strengthening Armenian-language content online, including cooperation initiatives with Wikimedia.
In turn, Siranush Dvoyan presented the Language Committee’s efforts to advance the digital transformation of Armenian, broaden the scope of Armenian-language content online and enhance its overall quality. She stressed the importance of effective collaboration between government institutions and professional organizations to expand the use of Armenian in the digital sphere.
As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to further deepen their cooperation, particularly in promoting broader adoption of .հայ domain, fostering the development of Armenian-language content and supporting the advancement of digital terminology and modern digital Armenian. Joint initiatives are planned to reinforce the position of the Armenian language within the global internet landscape.
