Enhancing potential of Anticorruption Committee discussed in Armenia 

ArmInfo.  Corruption is not only a problem of individual countries, but also a transnational  phenomenon, in the fight against which international cooperation is  of great importance. This was stated by the Chairman of the RA  Anti-Corruption Committee Artur Nahapetyan during a meeting with the  Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of  Armenia Vassilis Maragos.

As reported by the press service of the Committee, during the meeting  Artur Nahapetyan emphasized the importance of the support provided by  international partners, including the EU, in the formation and  development of the capabilities of the RA Anti-Corruption Committee.

In turn, Vasilis Maragos pointed out the need to form strong  anti-corruption institutions. He noted that various training programs  continuously implemented by the EU are an important component of  anti- corruption measures.

During the meeting, the interlocutors, in particular, discussed  issues related to the effectiveness of the implementation of various  training programs for employees of the Anti-Corruption Committee,  which relate to the investigation of cases of money laundering and  financial crimes, the importance of work related to requests for  international mutual legal assistance. They also discussed the  possibility of supporting international partners in the fight against  corruption, including in developing the capabilities of the  Committee's employees and introducing the latest information  technologies.

The Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Committee expressed hope that the  continuation of meetings and close joint work with European partners  will give new impetus to cooperation between law enforcement agencies  and ensure significant results in solving corruption crimes.