Nikol Pashinyan to the representatives of NSS: By protecting our  people, you protect the source of power

ArmInfo. All law enforcement  officers have made a significant contribution to ensuring the  security of our country, Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol  Pashinyan stated on December 20 at the official ceremony attached to  the day of the security officials.

He noted that the challenges in the modern world are very complex and  diverse, and often require the improvement of their skills.  "Intelligence, fighting crime, ensuring public order, protecting our  borders is a huge work, and you fulfill your duties with honor. The  revolution that took place in Armenia this year has completely  changed the life of the citizens of the country. We are reviewing the  path we have passed and building future prospects. In this context,  the National Security Service plays a huge role in the fight against  crime and corruption, " Pashinyan said, noting that the fight against  corruption is one of the biggest challenges in our country.

The Acting Prime Minister noted that today we are building a new  state and are forming a new society. "In Armenia, corruption, bribery  and various crimes should be eradicated. Those guilty must in any  case be punished severely, we should also exclude such phenomena as  abuse of office and everything that distorts the principles of  democracy. Previously it was not common to talk about human rights  and democracy with representatives of security service. Now we will  talk about these topics, since the preservation of the constitutional  order means in every possible way to protect the power of the people  from any attacks. By protecting our people, you are defending the  source of power ", Pashinyan stressed.

He also stated that in Armenia there is no more, and there will never  be other sources of power besides the people of the country.  "Corruption is not only money theft, system corruption is associated  with the abduction and retention of the power of the people.  Therefore, we will not allow this together with you and our society.  I am very pleased that such elections have taken place in Armenia,  that correspond to international standards according to observers ".

Pashinyan also noted that there are certain problems in the system on  which he wants to draw the attention of the agency's staff.  "Unfortunately, security agencies in Armenia used to be sometimes  involved in the process of political persecution. And now,  unfortunately, there are certain people who talk about political  persecution. I want to note that political persecution by security  personnel in our country must be eradicated. Security authorities  should not become a vendetta instrument in the hands of the current  authorities. Each security officer must be sure that his actions  comply with the law, and are based on the interests of the state  citizens and the people of Armenia. The most important thing is  equality, protection of the law, independence of the judicial system  is a fair consequence. The main thing is for everyone to know that  someone from the government, be it the president or the prime  minister, cannot influence the legal and judicial system ", the  Acting Prime Minister concluded.