Arpine Hovhannisyan, the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Austria, recently met with the Head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Yury Fedotov, and the Regional Representative of UNODC, Ashita Mittal. During the meetings, Minister Hovhannisyan discussed the ongoing comprehensive reforms being implemented by the Ministry of Justice and the positive results they have achieved so far. The fight against corruption and the introduction of a new educational model were also key topics of discussion. The reforms and measures taken by the Government of Armenia were highly praised by the UNODC representatives, and both sides expressed their commitment to further collaboration and the exploration of new initiatives.

In the area of combating trafficking in persons, significant progress has been made through the implementation of strategic measures and efforts to enhance international cooperation. The meeting also addressed challenges in the field of counter-terrorism, and the Government of Armenia’s establishment of a coordination mechanism. The activities of the Inter-Ministerial Commission on Combating Drug-Related Crimes, Drug Trafficking, and Drug Abuse were also discussed, including the online tools provided by UNODC. Both parties expressed their readiness to take joint steps to improve the efficiency of their cooperation.

In conclusion, the meetings between Minister Hovhannisyan and the UNODC representatives highlighted the achievements of ongoing reforms in the Ministry of Justice, particularly in the fight against corruption. The positive progress made in combating trafficking in persons and the commitment to addressing challenges in counter-terrorism were also underscored. This collaboration between the Government of Armenia and UNODC sets the stage for further cooperation and the exploration of new initiatives to enhance their collective efforts.

Source: NEWS.am