RA minister of interior highly appreciates cooperation with EU

ArmInfo. On September 20, during a meeting with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Martha Kos, Armenian Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan praised the  close cooperation with the European Union, which, she said, is  constantly evolving and expanding into new areas.

According to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Internal  Affairs, speaking about the visa liberalization process with the EU,  Sargsyan, the chief negotiator for the Armenian side, noted the work  of the EU missions visiting Armenia, which had a positive impact on  the process. She also presented details of the implementation of the  biometric system, as well as steps taken by the Armenian government  in the areas of border management, reintegration of displaced  persons, and migration policy.

The head of the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs also expressed  gratitude for the approval of the AEGIS program, which plans to  invest approximately ?4.5 million in the modernization of the Rescue  Service and the Police. Commissioner Kos particularly highlighted the  reforms being implemented in Armenia's internal affairs system,  emphasizing the EU's continued support for their implementation. She  noted that the EU has allocated over EUR 200 million for these  reforms. Among other areas, support will also include visa  liberalization with the EU, a key pillar of Armenia-EU cooperation.  The Commissioner praised the Ministry of Internal Affairs'  coordinating role in the visa liberalization dialogue, noting that  the action plan is nearing completion.

During the meeting, the progress of reforms being implemented in a  number of areas, the coordination of the financial and operational  components of the Sustainability and Development Plan, and other  issues of mutual interest were discussed.

The parties confirmed their readiness to continue and expand  cooperation and to work together on visa liberalization with the EU.