ArmInfo.The head of the EU delegation in Armenia, Piotr Switalski, considers it extremely important that the fight against corruption is among the priorities of the new government.
"And this is a signal that the Armenian government takes seriously the issue of fighting corruption was clearly voiced in Brussels at the first meeting of the Armenia-EU Partnership Council, as well as at other meetings of the Armenian FM during the visit to Belgium. Substantive evidence that the new government is resolute in the matter of eradicating corruption in the country, with all its manifestations, and equally important that the new government wishes to do so according to the letter of the law, within the framework of existing legislation and in full conditions ozrachnosti "- said Switalski on Radio Liberty. He expressed conviction that the EU is encouraged, and he is ready, if necessary, to offer his experience, knowledge and technical expertise.
Switalski also considers it not accidental that today everyone in Armenia is talking about corruption. According to him, the society's intolerance towards corruption is visible. The European diplomat considers this an important development of the situation, and a serious argument, so that he ceases to talk about this issue and directs his efforts to other important areas. "From now on, I promise to talk less about corruption, I am also glad that Armenians are so brave that they can talk about it and demonstrate that they are against corruption," the ambassador said.
Answering the question about the possible implementation of the anti-corruption program in Armenia, Switalski recalled that the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini in Brussels, expressed readiness of the EU to continue and further deepen cooperation with Armenia on these issues. The ambassador added that it is no secret that at the last meeting of the subcommittee on justice and freedom, the Armenian side asked for technical assistance from the EU on the issue of restoring the funds accumulated illegally. He recalled the great experience of Europe in this issue, and stressed that the EU is ready to share experience with Armenia and to strengthen cooperation in the field of seizing and returning illegally accumulated funds.