RA Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs praises Lithuania`s expert  support for institutional reforms in RA Ministry of Interior

ArmInfo.During a meeting with a delegation led by Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Odra Plepyte,  Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Armenia Armen Ghazaryan emphasized the friendly relations between the two countries and praised Lithuania's expert support for institutional reforms underway within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

According to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Internal  Affairs, Ghazaryan presented the strategic directions for modernizing  the internal security system within the Ministry of Internal Affairs  and its subordinate services, the extensive work accomplished, and  the results achieved.

The interlocutors discussed the Armenia-EU dialogue on visa  liberalization. In this regard, Kazaryan noted that the issuance of  new-generation biometric passports and ID cards in accordance with  international standards will begin soon, marking an important step in  ensuring data security and improving the passport system.

The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Armenia also presented the  features of the Unified Operational Control Center (112), noting that  this center, which complies with international standards, enables the  most rapid response to emergency situations and effective cooperation  between services.

The parties also discussed the prospects for a new integrated border  control management model, the transformation of the educational  component, and the introduction of preventive tools aimed at  combating crime and reducing the incidence of offenses.

Kazaryan emphasized that recent surveys by reputable international  organizations, in particular the International Republican Institute  (IRI), indicate a significant increase in public trust in the police  and a decrease in dissatisfaction, which is key evidence of the  effectiveness of sectoral reforms.

Plepite, having praised the digitalization and modernization program  of the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs, confirmed the  Lithuanian side's readiness to expand bilateral cooperation.