


ArmInfo. Armenia's chairmanship of the CIS Council of Justice Ministers is an honorable and responsible mission for the country. This was stated by RA Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan at a Council meeting on November 10.
According to her, holding the summit in Yerevan opens up new opportunities for strengthening and developing legal cooperation between the Commonwealth states. The fact that it is taking place during the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the CIS makes the current meeting particularly significant. According to the minister, over this period, an extensive legal framework has been established, with over 660 international treaties in force, and the number of legal acts comprising over 7,000 documents covering various areas. The CIS Interparliamentary Assembly has developed and implemented over 400 model laws and recommendations for addressing legal assistance issues, including in the areas of advocacy and notarial practice.
Galyan expressed hope that the Council meeting would identify promising areas for further cooperation. She wished the participants fruitful work and constructive discussions.
As a reminder, the meeting of the Council of Justice Ministers of the CIS member states began in Yerevan on November 10. Armenia holds the presidency of the Council this year. The Armenian government previously allocated 11.1 million drams for the organization and
hosting of the summit.


