ArmInfo. On January 20, RA Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan received the UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Francois Jacob. This was reported on January 22 by the press service of the RA Interior Ministry.
As the source notes, the meeting was attended by Deputy Interior Minister Armen Ghazaryan and Director of the Rescue Service - Deputy Interior Minister Kamo Tsutsulyan.
During the meeting, Arpine Sargsyan emphasized the importance of broad cooperation between the Interior Ministry and the UN offices. According to the Minister, cooperation tends to expand, given the recently launched new program of the Interior Ministry aimed at developing human capital.
Francois Jacob thanked for the reception and expressed readiness to continue cooperation, especially pointing to active interaction with the Rescue Service.
The interlocutors discussed prospects for expanding cooperation areas, including issues of human rights protection, especially children's rights, and providing technical assistance to the Rescue Service. Structural changes in the Rescue Service, the fight against crime and the promotion of women's involvement in services under the ministry were also mentioned. The parties emphasized their readiness to continue cooperation aimed at the effective implementation of joint programs.